Cooking oil fires can escalate rapidly if water is used, potentially leading to large-scale fires, necessitating caution.
On November 11, the Gunpo Fire Department announced that it held a fire suppression demonstration to analyze the combustion characteristics of cooking oil and identify effective suppression methods.
During the demonstration, the fire department observed the ignition process and temperature changes while heating cooking oil, using thermal imaging cameras to measure temperatures.
Particularly, they analyzed how flames expand when water is applied and reviewed the applicability and risks of using misting techniques.
Unlike typical fires, using water on a cooking oil fire can cause the burning oil to splatter, rapidly increasing the flames.
For this reason, it is advised to avoid using water for suppression during such fires. If safe initial response is not possible, individuals should evacuate immediately and call 119.
Citizens expressed surprise, stating, "I didn't realize that using water on a cooking oil fire could make the flames larger. Since this can happen in everyday life, I need to learn the correct response methods and share them with my family."
Based on the findings from the demonstration, the fire department plans to review cooking oil fire response tactics and enhance the on-site response capabilities of firefighters.
Fire Chief Jo Cheon-muk emphasized, "Incorrect initial responses to cooking oil fires can lead to large-scale fires, so it is crucial to understand the combustion characteristics and suppression methods accurately."
He urged citizens not to use water during cooking oil fires and to evacuate immediately and call 119 if safe initial response is not feasible.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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