Fire Breaks Out at Detached House in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province... One Firefighter Injured

A fire broke out at a detached house in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, at around 3:30 AM today (August 22).

Fire authorities deployed 19 pieces of equipment and 51 personnel, extinguishing the fire in about two hours.

During the firefighting operations, an exterior wall collapsed, injuring a firefighter in their 20s who was then transported to the hospital.

There were no civilian casualties.

Fire authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

(Photo provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Disaster and Safety Headquarters)
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