Reporter Kang Jin-wook = Recently, amid a series of fires in traditional markets where stores are concentrated, a smart fire response system that allows fire trucks to be dispatched without 119 reports has been introduced to the Bugok goblin market under Uiwang.

The system automatically notifies the store owner, fire department situation room, and city hall situation room at the same time when a fire breaks out, enabling quick initial response.

In particular, it is possible to minimize human and property damage by reducing the time required to dispatch firefighters and check the fire site by accurately informing them of the place where the fire broke out.

Uiwang City plans to adjust the sensitivity of fire detectors to suit the characteristics of each store, including stores that use fire and stores that do not use fire for a month in April, and expand them to all 130 stores in Bugok Dokkaebi Market next month.

Uiwang Mayor Kim Sung-je said on the 5th, "We will do our best to prevent accidents and minimize damage caused by fires in traditional markets."

Meanwhile, fires in traditional markets have been reported in recent years, starting with a fire in Seomun Market in Daegu last year, and this year's Yeosu Fish Market and Sorae Port Fish Market in Incheon.

U

A smart fire response system that allows fire trucks to be dispatched without 119 reports was introduced to Bugok goblin market under the jurisdiction of Uiwang-si and started pilot operation. (Provided by Uiwang-si = Yonhap News)

Uiwang Mayor Kim Seong-je (center right) is checking the pilot operation of a smart fire response system to be installed in Bugok Dokkaebi Market with firefighters in charge on the 5th. (provided by Uiwang City = Yonhap News)