A fire broke out at Guryong Village in Gaepo-dong, often referred to as the last shantytown in Seoul's Gangnam district, producing thick smoke and leading to the closure of access routes.

Fire authorities reported that the fire broke out at Guryong Village at around 3:50 PM today (October 27).

Code 2 Responding to a report stating that "a fire appears to have started at a waste disposal site," firefighters were dispatched, mobilizing 51 pieces of equipment and 168 personnel.

Authorities subsequently issued a Level 2 response, which mobilizes neighboring fire stations, and deployed 210 personnel to conduct firefighting operations.

Fire authorities plan to investigate the cause of the fire and the scale of any casualties once the flames are extinguished.


Gangnam District Office issued an emergency safety text message advising residents that "thick smoke is being generated due to a fire at Guryong Village," and asking them to "keep windows closed and vehicles in the surrounding area to take detour routes."

Police are controlling the access road to Guryong Village next to the Daemo Underpass to facilitate firefighting operations.


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