Two women have been found in cardiac arrest and transported to a hospital following a building fire in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province.

The fire broke out at around 8:00 a.m. today (23rd) at a commercial facility located in Yanggam-myeon, Manse-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province.

Two women in their 50s were found in cardiac arrest inside the burning building and taken to a hospital, while another woman received treatment after inhaling smoke.

Fire authorities mobilized approximately 50 personnel and over 20 pieces of equipment to extinguish the blaze.

Police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire once the flames are fully extinguished.

(Photo: Provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Disaster and Safety Headquarters)