Fire on Escalator at Chungmuro Station, Seoul... Passed Without Stopping
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] Around 4:07 PM on the 8th, a fire of unknown cause broke out on the escalator inside Chungmuro Station in Jung-gu, Seoul.
Due to this fire, Line 3 and Line 4 trains passing through Chungmuro Station are currently passing without stopping.
According to the fire authorities, the flames were extinguished around 4:24 PM, but smoke has filled the station and ventilation is underway.
According to Seoul Metro, an announcement was made to evacuate citizens, and there were no casualties.
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Seoul Metro stated that train operations will be normalized once follow-up measures are completed.
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