Mayor Pa Jaechan Stands by Fire Victims... Swift Activation of Temporary Housing and LH Support

Mayor Pa Jaechan Inspects Wadong-dong Fire Site for Second Consecutive Day
Accelerated Emergency Housing and Recovery Support... All-out Effort to Protect Displaced Residents
Temporary Housing and LH-linked Support Provided for 58 Displaced Residents from 21 Households

Pa Jaechan, Mayor of Paju City, has responded swiftly to support those displaced by the apartment fire in Wadong-dong that left many residents without homes. From the moment the fire broke out, he remained at the scene, personally overseeing the process of accommodating the affected residents and addressing their inconveniences. In addition, by partnering with Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), the city is focusing its administrative resources on recovery efforts, including the development of mid- and long-term housing solutions.

Paju Mayor Son Baechan visited the fire site in Wadong-dong and the temporary housing facilities on the 8th to inspect the condition of the accommodations and listen to the difficulties faced by each household. Provided by Paju City

On July 8, Paju City announced that, in response to the apartment fire in Wadong-dong that occurred on July 7, it had designated 'Parkview Terrace' near Yadang Station as a temporary residential facility. The city confirmed that a total of 58 residents from 21 households, including three households affected by the power outage, had moved in.

The city quickly secured emergency accommodations to ensure that residents who could no longer live in their homes due to the fire and power outage would not experience further discomfort. It distributed emergency relief kits and individual aid kits to each household. These kits contained daily necessities, hygiene products, blankets, and other essential items needed for urgent living situations, as well as food supplies to ensure that residents could begin their daily lives as soon as they moved in.

Mayor Pa visited the site immediately on the day of the fire to assess the damage and stayed at the scene until the last affected resident entered the temporary housing at 11 p.m., personally checking on the difficulties faced by each resident. The following day, after completing his scheduled community visits, he again visited the fire scene and the temporary accommodations, inspecting the condition of the lodgings and listening to the concerns of each household, continuing his hands-on approach.

Paju City plans to go beyond emergency relief and will actively pursue mid- and long-term housing stability measures. The city has signed an agreement with LH to provide emergency housing support for households affected by the fire. The support is intended for the 22 households that suffered damage on the 10th floor or higher, and the city plans to facilitate swift move-ins to public rental housing and other accommodations, enabling residents who cannot return to their homes for an extended period to live stably.

One displaced resident commented, "The sudden fire left me feeling hopeless, but the city quickly provided temporary housing and even supplied emergency relief goods and food, which was a huge help."

Mayor Pa stated, "We will stand by our citizens who are facing significant hardship due to this unexpected fire until they can return to their daily lives as soon as possible," adding, "We will do our utmost not only to support the recovery but also to establish measures to prevent a recurrence."

Paju City, in cooperation with relevant agencies, will continue to conduct a thorough assessment of the damage and provide tailored assistance to help the displaced residents stabilize their lives and return to normalcy.

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