Large Fire in Commercial Building Prevented from Becoming Major Disaster Thanks to Gosiwon Owner's Quick Thinking

Estimated Property Damage of 20 Million Won

A fire broke out at a commercial building in Miryong-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk on the 19th, and the fire department is extinguishing it.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A fire broke out in a commercial building in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, but a major disaster was averted thanks to the building owner's prompt response.

According to the Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters on the 19th, a fire occurred at around 3:37 a.m. at a PC bang on the third floor of a commercial building in Miryong-dong, Gunsan City.

Mr. Yoon (62) and his wife, who run a goshiwon on the 4th and 5th floors of the building, smelled something burning and checked the surroundings.

Following the smell downstairs, Mr. Yoon confirmed smoke coming from the temporarily closed PC bang and hurriedly knocked on each door of the goshiwon with his wife.

A fire broke out at a commercial building in Miryong-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk on the 19th, and the fire department is extinguishing it.
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The Yoon couple urged, "There is a fire, so you need to evacuate quickly." Thanks to their swift action, all 34 residents and others evacuated outside the building.

The fire department, which responded after receiving the report, confirmed that everyone had evacuated and completely extinguished the flames after about two hours.

The fire caused damage estimated at around 20 million won due to the destruction of the PC bang interior and fixtures.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire by questioning the PC bang staff and witnesses.

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