"Suspected Arson Explosion Fire in Yangju After 'Pouring Gasoline' Report... 1 Dead"

Six Injured, Including Four Police Officers, One Firefighter, and One Resident

A fire suspected to be arson broke out in a villa in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, resulting in the death of one resident and injuries to six people, including police officers and firefighters.

A fire suspected to be arson occurred in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province. Photo by Yonhap News Agency, Yangju Fire Station

According to Yonhap News Agency on September 25, at around 1:20 p.m. that day, a report was received stating that “an intoxicated resident appears to be pouring gasoline” on the third floor of a villa located in Deokgye-dong, Yangju.

As the responding police officer was attempting to check the relevant unit on the third floor, an explosion occurred and a fire broke out, which quickly spread throughout the building.

The 119 rescue team managed to bring the blaze under control in about 50 minutes.

Upon inspecting the interior, a man in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, was found dead inside the apartment.

Due to the sudden explosion and fire, a total of six people—including four police officers, one firefighter, and one resident—were injured. The injuries are not believed to be serious.

The police and fire authorities are focusing their investigation on arson as the cause of the fire.

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