Fire Breaks Out at Warehouse in Namyangju... Thick Smoke Reported as Suppression Efforts Underway

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Ipae-dong, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, at around 5:16 AM today (September 5).

No casualties have been confirmed so far, but a large amount of smoke from the fire has led to multiple reports being filed.

Fire authorities, dispatched after receiving the reports, have mobilized 24 pieces of equipment and 60 personnel to carry out firefighting operations.

The city of Namyangju issued an emergency safety text message urging nearby residents to "pay attention to safety and take precautions against smoke inhalation due to the heavy smoke generated."

Authorities plan to investigate the cause of the fire and the scale of the damage once the flames are fully extinguished.

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