The site of the apartment fire in Daegu, Chimsan-dong, which occurred in the early morning of the 7th.

The site of the apartment fire in Daegu, Chimsan-dong, which occurred in the early morning of the 7th.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] At around 3:40 a.m. on the 7th, a fire broke out on the first floor of a 17-story apartment building in Chimsan-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu.


As a result of the fire, one apartment resident died, and another sustained fractures while evacuating. Additionally, 13 people inhaled smoke and were transported to the hospital for treatment. The interior of the apartment and household goods were also burned.


The fire almost completely destroyed the apartment interior and was fully extinguished within 50 minutes. The fire department deployed 44 vehicles and over 100 personnel.



The police and fire authorities are investigating the extent of the damage and the cause of the fire.


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