Muan County has swiftly responded to a large-scale power outage caused by a transformer fire at the Namak A apartment complex, prioritizing efforts to minimize resident inconvenience.
According to Muan County, a fire broke out in a transformer within the Namak A apartment complex at approximately 6:30 PM on August 3, disrupting power supply and causing significant inconvenience for residents.
In response to the outage, Muan County immediately activated its emergency response system and collaborated with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) for on-site recovery and resident support. County officials remained on-site late into the night to monitor recovery efforts and ensure resident safety and comfort.
With air conditioning disrupted in the sweltering heat, the county guided some residents to the Namak Indoor Sports Complex for temporary shelter. Additionally, county staff delivered bottled water directly to residents, navigating the apartment stairs to provide support.
Officials on-site faced challenges, including the inability to use elevators, as they repeatedly climbed stairs to deliver water and check on the needs of elderly and vulnerable residents.
One official involved in the support efforts remarked, "Climbing the stairs to assist residents felt like training in a wartime situation. Above all, I just wanted to see a quick recovery so residents could return to their daily lives as soon as possible."
KEPCO also deployed emergency repair personnel to investigate the cause of the fire and work on restoring power late into the night.
Mayor Kim San visited the site to assess the recovery situation and instructed close cooperation with relevant agencies.
Mayor Kim stated, "Above all, it is crucial to prioritize residents and minimize their inconvenience. We will mobilize all administrative resources to ensure resident safety and support until recovery is complete."
While the power outage caused significant disruption for residents due to the unexpected incident, the prompt actions of Muan County officials and KEPCO staff demonstrated a commitment to responsible governance and resident-centered administration during a crisis.
Meanwhile, Muan County plans to continuously monitor the situation until recovery is complete and will gather real-time information on resident needs to provide necessary support.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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