A fire broke out at an apartment in Yeosu, leaving one person injured.

At around 9:20 a.m. today (Oct. 8), a fire occurred on the 8th floor of an apartment in Munsu-dong, Yeosu, South Jeolla Province.

The fire was extinguished in 20 minutes, and a man in his 40s inside the home reportedly received treatment after inhaling smoke.

Fire authorities believe the blaze started near the washing machine and plan to investigate the exact cause and the scale of the damage as daylight breaks.

(Photo provided by Yeosu Fire Station in South Jeolla Province)