ARGENTINE CHINESE ONLINE, FEBRUARY 10 NEWS ON FEBRUARY 9, IN GARÍN CITY, BUPUENOS AVIA, A FIRE BROKE OUT IN A CHINESE SUPERMARKET, CAUSING UNEASINESS AND WORRY AMONG LOCAL RESIDENTS. Smoke was found coming out of the Chinese supermarket.
Garín's volunteer fire brigade rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire as soon as it was announced, and volunteer fire brigades from nearby towns were also dispatched to provide support.
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Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
On the morning of February 9, thick smoke and flames suddenly emerged from the supermarket, and at first the fire department did not know whether the supermarket was open for business. Garín's fire chief, Adrían Peralta, acted quickly and even had to take measures to the ceiling on top of the supermarket so that a water pipe could be inserted inside the supermarket to extinguish the fire.
Presumably, the loss of supermarket goods was severe due to the triple destruction of flames, smoke and water.
The fire broke out in the warehouse part of the supermarket and did not affect the sales hall.
Officers from the General Department of Disaster Prevention of the municipality of Garín, the Secretariat of Security and Community Prevention, as well as police officers from the Escobar 3rd and Escobar Patrols, were also present to assist.
How to eliminate supermarket fire hazards?
Eliminating supermarket fire hazards is key to keeping employees and customers safe, and here are some suggestions:
1. Conduct regular fire risk assessments: Hire professionals to conduct a comprehensive fire risk assessment of the supermarket, including checking the working condition and maintenance of equipment such as electrical systems, lighting, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, etc.
2. Provide proper training and education: Ensure that all employees are properly trained in fire safety, including how to properly use fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and evacuation steps in case of an emergency.
3. Maintain electrical equipment and wiring: Regularly inspect and maintain the electrical equipment and wiring of the supermarket to ensure that they meet safety standards and fix any electrical faults or leakage in a timely manner.
4. Install an automatic fire extinguishing system: Consider installing an automatic fire extinguishing system, such as a sprinkler system or atomized fire extinguishing system, inside your supermarket so that you can take action quickly if a fire breaks out.
5. Regularly inspect storage and sanitation areas: Ensure areas such as storerooms, shelves, and restrooms are kept clean and free of flammable materials to reduce the likelihood of fires.
6. Review and update the fire plan: Develop a detailed fire emergency plan, including clarifying the roles and responsibilities of employees, evacuation routes and assembly points, conducting drills and training among employees, and regularly checking and updating the plan.
7. Maintain the fire alarm system regularly: Make sure that a reliable fire alarm system is installed inside the supermarket and that it is regularly tested and maintained to ensure that it is working properly.
8. Inspect fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment regularly: Make sure the fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment in the supermarket are in good condition, regularly inspect and replace expired or damaged equipment.
By taking these measures, supermarkets can reduce fire risks and improve the safety of employees and customers in the event of a fire.