Fire at Car Service Center in Dobong-gu, Seoul; 8 Suffer Minor Injuries Including Smoke Inhalation

A fire broke out at a car service center in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, at approximately 12:40 p.m. today (June 15).

The fire left eight people, including employees working in the building and nearby residents, with minor injuries such as smoke inhalation.

Fire authorities deployed 26 vehicles and 101 personnel to the scene, fully extinguishing the blaze at approximately 2:53 p.m., about two hours after it began.

At 1:15 p.m., the Dobong-gu Office issued an emergency alert, advising, "Due to the fire, the area is congested. Please use detours, and nearby residents are urged to take safety precautions."

Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.

(Photo: Provided by Dobong Fire Station, Yonhap News)
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