Choo Miae on Bucheon Factory Fire: "Strengthen Inspections and Prevention at Hazardous Materials Workplaces"

Governor Choo Visits Factory Fire Scene in Bucheon’s Ojeong-gu, "Wishes Firefighters a Speedy Recovery"

Choo Mi-ae, governor of Gyeonggi Province, said she would strengthen inspections and preventive measures at workplaces handling hazardous materials in response to a factory fire in Ojeong-gu, Bucheon. She also wished the firefighters injured while extinguishing the blaze a speedy recovery and promised to do everything possible to support their treatment and recovery.

On the 16th, Governor Choo visited the scene of the factory fire in Ojeong-gu, Bucheon, and said, "Gyeonggi Province will work closely with the Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters to immediately step up inspections of workplaces that use hazardous materials without authorization, as well as preventive education and other preventive measures."

She expressed her gratitude for the dedication of the firefighters who rushed to the scene, worked to prevent the fire from spreading, and rescued people. She also voiced her sorrow that two firefighters were seriously injured at the scene, one of whom is in critical condition, and wished them a speedy recovery.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae listens to an official explain the situation at the scene of a factory fire in Ojeong-gu, Bucheon, on the 16th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province.

Governor Choo said, "I thank the firefighters for their courage, dedication, and hard work in responding immediately to this unexpected accident," adding, "Gyeonggi Province will carefully monitor their recovery and ensure that the injured firefighters receive treatment and recover as soon as possible."

In connection with the fire, she stressed the importance of safety management and prevention in advance at workplaces that handle hazardous materials. Investigators believe the fire broke out while hazardous materials, including thinner used in metal-cleaning work, were being handled. She pointed out that the workplace had not obtained authorization from the fire authorities to handle those materials.

Governor Choo said, "Factories like these are scattered throughout Gyeonggi Province, not just in Bucheon's densely concentrated areas of small factories. We will identify workplaces that handle hazardous materials in advance and strengthen preventive education and inspections." She added, "As governor, I will exercise my administrative authority to ensure that no aspect of our preventive efforts is neglected."

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