A fire broke out at an accommodation facility in Gwanak-gu, prompting 16 people to evacuate.

The fire occurred at an accommodation facility on the third floor of a three-story building in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, at 2:18 p.m. today (November 1).

Fire authorities, who arrived at the scene at 2:20 p.m., mobilized 20 pieces of equipment and 49 personnel, fully extinguishing the fire at 4:32 p.m.

No casualties have been reported so far.

Fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire based on witness statements and other evidence.

(Photo: Yonhap News)