A fire broke out at a multi-family housing unit in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, prompting some residents to evacuate.

At around 12:50 PM today (the 6th), a fire report was received from a multi-family housing building located in Junggok-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

Fire authorities deployed about 60 personnel and roughly 20 pieces of equipment, extinguishing the fire in about 50 minutes.

No injuries were reported from the fire, but authorities confirmed that 7 startled residents evacuated the building.

Fire authorities believe the fire started in the household waste disposal area on the first floor and are currently investigating the exact cause.

(Photo: Provided by Seoul Gwangjin Fire Station, Yonhap News)