A fire broke out on the fifth floor of a five-story apartment building in Duryu-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, at around 3:08 a.m. today (November 2), leaving one person severely injured.

Fire authorities mobilized 83 personnel and 26 pieces of equipment, completely extinguishing the fire in about 30 minutes at around 3:39 a.m.

The fire left a man in his 60s with severe injuries, who was subsequently transported to a hospital, while 20 to 30 residents evacuated the building.

Fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire.

(Photo provided by Daegu Fire and Safety Headquarters, Yonhap News)