Fire Breaks Out at Apartment in Seongdong-gu, Seoul... 1 Injured, 45 Evacuate

A fire broke out at an apartment in Sageun-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at around 9:30 PM yesterday (July 23).

The fire started in a unit on the 12th floor of a 15-story apartment building, leaving one person injured and forcing 45 residents to evacuate on their own.

A man living in the apartment where the fire started sustained an injury to his foot, and the unit was reported to be completely destroyed.

Responding to the emergency call, the fire department mobilized about 70 personnel and around 20 pieces of equipment to completely extinguish the fire in about 20 minutes.

Police and fire authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire.

(Photo courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters)
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