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Heating appliance fires in Jeonbuk, South Korea

Overview

In the Jeonbuk region of South Korea, authorities reported 221 fires related to heating appliances between 2023 and 2025, causing 12 injuries. The Jeonbuk State Fire Headquarters noted a significant increase in incidents during the colder months, with cases peaking in November.

User negligence was identified as the primary cause, accounting for 55.7% of the total fires. The most frequent issue within this category was the improper use or installation of devices. Other contributing factors included electrical issues at 23% and mechanical factors at 14.5%.

Wood boilers were the most common source of these fires, representing 33.5% of incidents, followed by heating wires, household boilers, electric mats, and electric heaters. To mitigate risks, authorities have advised residents to inspect electrical cords, regularly clean wood boiler chimneys, and keep flammable materials away from heating devices.

Entities

Korea Consumer Agency · National Fire Agency · Jeonbuk State Fire Headquarters · Haatz · Korean Agency for Technology and Standards

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Jeonbuk heating appliance fires caused by negligence

    Over 220 heating appliance fires occurred in Jeonbuk, South Korea, between 2023 and 2025, with over 55% caused by user negligence, according to regional fire authorities.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    South Korea electric range fires rise amid negligence and product recalls

    Electric range fires in South Korea are increasing, with 88% caused by user negligence. Authorities urge safety precautions and warn of a Haatz product recall due to fire risks from faulty components.

Sources

119news.net · idsn.co.kr · isntimes.co.kr