Two Injured, Including Firefighter and Octogenarian Resident, in Gyeongju House Fire

At around 12:30 PM today (September 19), a fire broke out at a detached house in Mulcheon-ri, Cheonbuk-myeon, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, leaving two people injured, including a firefighter and an octogenarian resident who were at the scene.

Responding to the report, firefighting authorities deployed 43 personnel and 15 pieces of equipment, including fire engines, to battle the blaze.

During the operation, part of the house collapsed, trapping a firefighter under a mound of dirt. The firefighter was rescued and rushed to the hospital.

The injured firefighter's life is reportedly not in danger.

The fire was completely extinguished at around 3:00 PM, after destroying part of the house and an outer detached annex (sarangchae) located in the yard.

Fire authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire.

(Photo: Yonhap News)
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