Create a "safety shield" for relics

(Baothanhhoa.vn) - Thanh Hoa has many famous historical - cultural relics and landscapes, including hundreds of wooden structures, posing many challenges in fire prevention and fighting. Realizing that, sectors, localities and relic management boards have implemented many solutions to ensure the safety of relics, especially in the summer.

Many fire prevention and fighting measures have been deployed at Lam Kinh Relic Site to ensure safety for visitors and protect heritage.

Lam Kinh National Special Relic Site with ancient architecture, wooden temples and shrines, tiled roofs, located in the middle of a special-use forest with many ancient trees, bordering agricultural and forestry land of the people, so there is a potential risk of fire and explosion. Realizing that, the Relic Management Board has proactively mobilized human resources and invested in fire prevention and fighting works to ensure the safety of the relic and visitors. Currently, the relic site has invested in an automatic fire alarm system and a modern water pump and sprinkler system at the Main Hall and Tep Temple. Fire cabinets are installed at the relic sites, more than 100 fire extinguishers are arranged and about 50 are ready in stock. For risky sites, in addition to arranging additional fire fighting equipment, the Relic Management Board has installed a system of signs instructing on fire prevention and fighting. The electrical system and switches at the relic sites are arranged scientifically , safely, and are always checked regularly. In addition, the automatic high-capacity generator system always maintains power supply to the main power station to ensure fire prevention and fighting work.

The Monument Management Board also actively coordinated with functional forces to organize training on fire prevention and fighting for all officers and employees working at the monument; inspected fire prevention and fighting at the monument and in the special-use forest area. Coordinated with local authorities to propagate to households bordering the monument to raise awareness and actions on forest and monument fire prevention and fighting.

Head of Lam Kinh Relic Management Board Ho Ha Hai said: “The Board identifies fire prevention and fighting as an important task that is carried out continuously throughout the year. During the upcoming September 2nd holiday, the relic site is expected to welcome a large number of visitors. Therefore, the Board has focused on reviewing and inspecting the entire fire prevention and fighting system.”

Similarly, at the Ba Trieu Temple National Historical Site, fire prevention work is also given great attention. The temple area has an ironwood architecture, many flammable materials, and often hosts religious ceremonies and incense offerings with many people, posing a potential risk of insecurity if not strictly controlled. Head of the Relic Management Board Nguyen Van Tinh said: "The Board identifies fire prevention and fighting as the top priority in the work of preserving and promoting the value of the relic. Therefore, we always proactively develop fire prevention and fighting plans. Coordinate with functional forces to organize training, improve knowledge and skills of fire prevention and fighting for staff at the management board and those who care for the relic. At the same time, install fire extinguisher systems, water tanks, water pipes, pumps... ready for fire fighting work. Electrical systems and plugs in the relic area and worship areas are regularly checked."

Many other relics in the area such as Dong Co Temple (Quy Loc Commune), Song Son Temple (Quang Trung Ward), Han Son Temple (Tong Son Commune)... also have appropriate fire prevention and fighting plans. In particular, it focuses on arranging suitable incense burning areas, votive paper burning points far from wooden architectural spaces and worship areas; installing fire extinguisher systems and fire prevention and fighting signs in the relics.

Keeping the relics safe is to preserve the traditional source. It is not only the responsibility of the functional sector or the management board, but also the mission of the whole community in the journey back to the roots. The initiative of specialized agencies, the dedication of those working in conservation and the positive awareness of the people are the effective "shield" to protect the heritage.

Article and photos: Thuy Linh

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/tao-la-chan-an-toan-cho-di-tich-259198.htm