SEOUL: In response to a recent fire surge caused by electric vehicles in underground parking lots across South Korea, the government is reportedly considering regulatory changes, including installing additional sprinklers and expediting the fire department's response times.
The Ministry of Environment was set to hold a meeting on Monday (Aug 12) to have the National Fire Agency explain how to mitigate the risks associated with EV-related fires. Discussing major measures starting from the Monday meeting, the government will release a comprehensive plan for EV fires early next month, according to the reports.
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