Fire Breaks Out in Gangseo-gu Apartment, Injuring Resident in His 80s
23 Residents Evacuated
At around 6:14 a.m. on March 1, a fire broke out on the 13th floor of a 15-story apartment building in Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
Fire scene at an apartment in Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 1st. Photo by Seoul Fire & Disaster Headquarters, Yonhap News Agency
View original imageAs a result of the fire, one male resident in his 80s sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, while the remaining 23 residents evacuated under the guidance of firefighters.
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The fire authorities dispatched 25 vehicles and 83 personnel, and the blaze was fully extinguished 54 minutes after it started, at approximately 7:08 a.m. The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are under investigation.
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