▲ Fire at buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul
Fires broke out in quick succession at two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, this morning.
According to fire authorities, a fire broke out at a commercial building near Yeoksam Elementary School at around 11:54 a.m. today.
In the fire, one person was found in cardiac arrest and transported to a hospital, and 10 others reportedly sustained injuries.
About 50 people inside the building evacuated on their own.
Seven minutes after the first fire at 12:01 p.m., another fire broke out on the 4th floor of a nearby building.
Eight people were also reportedly injured at this location.
Fire authorities have issued Response Level 1 to conduct firefighting operations and are searching the area to check for any trapped individuals.
Police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fires, including the possibility of arson, along with the ignition points once the flames are brought under control.
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