Due to the terroir and customs.
Some citizens set up shrine incense burners in their homes and shops.
This situation is not uncommon in Guangdong.
But because of this behavior
The resulting fires do not happen every time
Blessed with luck
Case 1
A fire was left at the shrine and caused a fire
Six people died
In the early morning of December 22, 2019, a fire broke out in the duplex house of Jiangnan Coast Garden, Guzhen Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, and six people were found dead at the scene, the deceased were a couple in the owner of the house, a son and two daughters, and a mother in the district.
**The reason is that the fire was left at the shrine in the entrance of the house, which caused the fire.
Case 2
Gas is stored next to the shrine
The situation is very dangerous
On January 25, 2024, a fire was found in a rental house in Block B, Osmanthus Garden, Gongbei. It is initially understood that the fire was caused by the shrine**. Fortunately, it was found in time and called the police, and did not make **staff**.
There are 2 gas cylinders around the shrine, and in the event of a fire, the gas cylinders will be heated**, and the situation is very dangerous!
Case 3
The shrine electrical wiring is short-circuited
The shop was completely destroyed
On November 25, 2023, a fire broke out in a residential building in Guanzha Village, Gongbei. It is understood that the first reason is that the electrical appliances in the shrine have been used for a long time and the wiring is aging. Fortunately, it was dealt with in a timely manner and did not create **staff**.
A small fire, causing a tragedy.
It deserves the attention of each of us.
For placing shrines indoors.
There is a risk of fire.
Firefighters also conducted an experiment.
There are an astonishing 400+ incense candles that are usually offered
It only takes 3 seconds to ignite paper money
(Professionals test, do not imitate).
It's a lab that simulates a living room.
The firefighters first lit incense sticks and planted them next to the shrine.
And the temperature of the incense candle was measured to be as high as 400+
Fallen incense candles.
It only takes 3 seconds to ignite paper money
The fire spread after 30 seconds
Causing fires.
In the experiment we can see.
The process of spreading from a fire to a fire is very fast.
If everyone is at the time of the sacrifice.
The incense candle is tilted or crooked.
There is a risk of starting a fire.
Encourage everyone to use flowers, electronic candles, etc
Replace candles, paper money, and incense
Home sacrifice, safety first
Editors: Tang Ziqing, Pan Shiying (intern).
Preliminary review: Chen Yunhua, Guo Shiqi.
Reviewer: Wang Biao.
Material**: Gongbei Street Emergency Office, Gongbei Xingchen.