The National Fire Agency said on the 18th it will carry out surprise inspections focused on multiuse facilities that draw crowds during the summer vacation season, including indoor resorts and lodging facilities, performance venues, and restaurants.
Looking at fire cases over the past five years (2021–2025), summer fires accounted for about 15.5% of all fires, and the fatality rate was 9.7%. Many fires started with home appliances commonly used in daily life, such as air conditioners, electric fans, ventilators, washing machines, and kimchi refrigerators.
The National Fire Agency plans to conduct unannounced partial inspections and administrative guidance on fire‑prone facilities from the 29th to July 31. It will focus on: ▲ whether fire protection systems are blocked or shut down, and whether evacuation routes are obstructed by stored items ▲ whether there are violations identified by checking fire alarm receiver log records ▲ whether electrical equipment such as cooling devices is safely managed ▲ whether any facilities have inoperable fire protection systems due to flooding.
Choi Yong-cheol, acting commissioner of the National Fire Agency, said, "Summer is not just about scorching heat; it is a period when hidden fire risk factors surge, so each member of the public needs to take special care."