Fire Breaks Out on 13th Floor of Gwanak-gu Apartment... Electric Scooter Suspected as Cause While Charging

A fire broke out at an apartment in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, prompting residents to evacuate.

According to fire authorities on the 12th, the fire started on the 13th floor of an apartment building in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, at 8:52 a.m. today.

Authorities brought the major flames under control at 9:15 a.m. and completely extinguished the fire at 9:50 a.m.

Two residents evacuated on their own following the outbreak, and no other casualties were reported.

Fire authorities believe the blaze started while an electric scooter was being charged and are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire.

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