Fire Breaks Out on 10th Floor of Seogwipo Officetel; One Hospitalized for Smoke Inhalation

A fire broke out at an officetel in Seogwipo, Jeju, prompting about 30 residents to evacuate.

At around 6:20 PM today (September 29), a fire occurred on the 10th floor of a 10-story officetel in Seogwipo-dong, Seogwipo, Jeju.

As a result of the fire, a woman in her 30s living on the 10th floor of the building inhaled smoke and was transported to a hospital, while some 30 residents evacuated.

Fire authorities mobilized 20 pieces of equipment and 38 personnel, completely extinguishing the blaze in about 30 minutes at around 6:50 PM.

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

(Photo provided by Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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