Flames Surge From 15th Floor... Mother and Son Found Dead in Apartment Flower Bed

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A fire broke out at an apartment complex in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, today (August 11) resulting in the deaths of a mother in her 60s and her son in their 30s. It was learned that the son had been taking care of his mother, who had a disability.

Here is a report from reporter An Huijae.

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Crimson flames and thick black smoke pour out continuously.

Structures unable to withstand the blaze collapse helplessly amid explosive sounds, and firefighters who arrived shortly after pour water onto the flames.

The fire report at an apartment complex in Gayang-dong, Seoul, was received at around 4:50 PM, stating that flames suddenly surged from the 15th floor.

[Witness: When I opened the door to the opposite side, smoke was billowing right up from the 15th floor. Police cars and about ten-something fire trucks arrived....]

Although the fire was completely extinguished in about an hour and ten minutes, the mother, 61-year-old A, and her 38-year-old son B, who lived in the burning apartment, were found dead in the flower bed on the first floor.

They were a basic livelihood security recipient household where the husband and son B took care of A, who suffered from a brain lesion disability. The fire reportedly broke out while the husband was away.

[Witness: It sounded like gas exploding twice. There were three family members, and I think the husband was outside....]

One resident in their 60s living nearby also inhaled smoke and received hospital treatment, while about 40 residents had to evacuate urgently.

Along with the exact cause of the fire, police and fire authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident, including whether mother A and son B fell out of the window while trying to escape the flames.

(Photo courtesy of Viewer) Reportedly by Bae Moon-san | Video editing by Yu Mi-ra
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.