Fire at Goheung Yunho21 Hospital: 2 Dead, 8 Seriously Injured, 28 Injured

On the morning of the 10th, firefighters are managing the scene at a hospital in Goheung-eup, Goheung-gun, Jeonnam, where multiple casualties occurred due to a fire. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] A fire broke out at a medium-sized hospital in Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do, resulting in 2 deaths and 28 people sustaining serious and minor injuries.

According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on the 10th, the fire occurred at around 3:34 a.m. on the first floor of a hospital in Goheung-eup, Goheung-gun, with the cause unknown.

The fire caused 2 deaths and 28 people to suffer various injuries, among whom 8 were seriously injured, raising concerns that the death toll may increase.

The fire did not show visible flames from the outside, and it was revealed that the heavy casualties were due to smoke filling the interior of the hospital.

The fire was confirmed to be completely extinguished at 6:01 a.m., about 2 hours and 30 minutes later.

Upon receiving the fire report, the fire authorities issued a Level 2 response, deploying about 60 firefighting vehicles and around 290 personnel to extinguish the fire, and continued search and rescue operations inside the hospital, considering the possibility that people might still be inside.

The fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage once the search for victims is completed.

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