▲ Fire at a temple warehouse and dormitory in Bukhansan, Goyang
At around 9:15 a.m. today (24th), a fire broke out at a temple in Bukhansan, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province.
The fire burned one warehouse and one dormitory building at the temple before spreading to nearby woodland.
Fire authorities dispatched 13 pieces of equipment and 35 personnel to the scene upon receiving the report, bringing the major flames under control in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Goyang City also issued an emergency text message urging nearby residents and hikers to watch out for safety accidents.
Police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire after completing operations to extinguish remaining flames.
(Photo provided by Gyeonggi Northern Disaster and Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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