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  Early fire response for highways & rest areas Recently, a vehicle fire occurred at the Yeongcheon Rest Area on the Pohang-bound side of the Daegu–Pohang Expressway. According to reports, the driver noticed smoke coming from the vehicle while driving on the highway and moved to the nearest rest area before stopping the vehicle. The fire then spread throughout the entire vehicle. In particular, the fire did not stop at destroying the vehicle alone, but reportedly spread to nearby trees as well, demonstrating that a vehicle fire can extend beyond a single car and affect the surrounding area. Most vehicle fires occur while driving Vehicle fires occur more frequently while driving than when vehicles are parked. This is because various factors such as engine heat, fuel system issues, and electrical wiring faults can arise during operation. In this case as well, the driver noticed smoke while driving and moved the vehicle to a nearby rest area. However, in situations like these...

  Protect EV charging areas from fire with SAFEDOME As the adoption of electric vehicles continues to grow rapidly, the density of EV charging areas in parking facilities is also increasing. Unlike conventional vehicle fires, EV fires can spread rapidly to surrounding vehicles and facilities within a short period of time due to thermal runaway characteristics. In these environments, the availability of effective fire response equipment can directly impact the scale of damage, making it essential to prepare response measures in advance.   Why practical fire response solutions are necesssary Fire response equipment is not meaningful simply by being present. It must be immediately usable in real-world situations, and designed so that anyone can respond quickly. If the system is complicated to install, requires significant manpower, or makes immediate response difficult, the critical golden time for initial response can easily be lost. Especially in EV fires, the key i...

Rest area fire safety with SAFEDOME When traveling, on a business trip, or driving long distances, highway rest areas are an essential stop. Although they are places we only stay for a short time, did you know they can be particularly vulnerable to fire risks? Characteristics of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Highway rest areas are spaces where a large number of vehicles and visitors gather at the same time, even for a short period. Parking areas are often densely packed with vehicles, while EV charging stations are located on one side, and fire-risk facilities such as gas stations operate on another. With multiple risk factors coexisting in a single space, a vehicle fire can quickly escalate beyond an isolated incident, spreading rapidly to nearby vehicles and surrounding facilities. In particular, EV fires are highly prone to sustained burning or re-ignitiondue to thermal runaway. Therefore, how quickly the situation is addressed in the early stages, and how effectively the spr...

  How to prepare for battery fires on board? The moment you board a plane and begin your journey can be the exciting start of a trip for some, and the beginning of an important business mission for others. However, did you know that incidents of lithium-ion battery fires on board aircraft have been steadily increasing? As these incidents rise, airlines are tightening regulations on the use and storage of power banks. The reason is simple: 👉 Battery fires have fundamentally different characteristics from ordinary fires. Characteristics of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires When a lithium-ion battery catches fire, it exhibits the following characteristics. 👉 Considering these characteristics, preventing the spread in the early stage is far more important than extinguishing the fire. Best early response to battery fires? Let’s compare the main response methods for battery fires on board aircraft. 1️⃣ Fire Extinguisher Can suppress initial flames ❗ But thermal runaway continues ...

Recurring vehicle fires in everyday life Vehicle fires that threaten our daily lives fires can occur anywhere vehicles are present. and hope to offer some insight into fire safety in our everyday lives. these incidents continue to make the news even recently. and even vehicles charging at highway rest stops, From apartment underground parking lots to logistics center parking areas, In this post, we will take a look at recent vehicle fire cases. EV fire in an apartment underground parking garage in Suwon On the afternoon of the 14th, a fire broke out in a parked electric vehicle in the underground parking lot of an apartment in Jangan-gu, Suwon. Firefighters who responded to the report forcibly opened the vehicle’s hood to extinguish the fire inside, bringing the situation under control in about 50 minutes. EV smoke incident during charging at a Yongin rest stop On the 13th, a smoke incident occurred from the underside of an electric vehicle while it was charging at a rest stop in Cheoi...