Online Game 'Jageopjang' Fire... Over 200 Computers Burned
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A fire broke out at a so-called "workshop" operating hundreds of computers to acquire virtual currency used in online games.
According to the Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station on the 2nd, the fire occurred at around 1:25 a.m. on the 2nd floor of a three-story building in Sotae-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.
The fire was completely extinguished within 35 minutes by the fire authorities who responded to a report from a first-floor commercial occupant, but about 200 computer units were burned, causing an estimated property damage of 15 million won according to the fire station.
It is reported that no one was injured in the fire.
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The fire and police authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire, which is believed to have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
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