Fire at shantytown in southern Seoul extinguished after nearly 13 hours; 1 injured
A fire that broke out at a shantytown in Seoul's southern Gangnam district was fully extinguished early Wednesday, nearly 13 hours after it started, authorities said. Firefighters completely put out the blaze at Guryong Village at 4:39 a.m., after containing the main fire late Tuesday. The fire broke out at around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, prompting 39 residents to flee to safety. One woman reportedly…
A fire broke out in a shantytown in Seoul's southern Gangnam district on Tuesday, spreading rapidly through densely packed makeshift homes. The blaze started around 3:50 p.m. and was fully extinguished early Wednesday, nearly 13 hours later. Firefighters managed to contain the main fire late Tuesday and completely put out the blaze at Guryong Village by 4:39 a.m. on Wednesday.
The incident resulted in one woman sustaining a minor leg injury, with no other casualties reported. Authorities mobilized 232 personnel and 110 pieces of equipment to combat the fire, which prompted 39 residents to evacuate to safety. The fire affected 107 people from 77 households in the area, with temporary shelters arranged at a nearby school and gymnasium.
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