Fire at Academy in Busan at Dawn
Fire Authorities Suspect Overheating of Electric Heater
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Yoseop] At around 4:35 a.m. on the 18th, a fire broke out at an academy in Busanjin-gu, Busan.
According to the Busan Fire Department, a fire detection report was received by 119 early that morning.
The fire, which started from an electric heater in the academy office, burned nearby furnishings, causing an estimated property damage of 1 million won according to the fire department, and was extinguished within about 10 minutes.
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The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.
At around 4:35 a.m. on the 18th, a fire broke out at an academy in Busanjin-gu, Busan, and firefighters are inspecting the interior. (Photo by Busan Fire Department)
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