Fire in Apartment on 2nd Floor in Dongjak-gu, Seoul... 1 Dead, Over 50 Evacuated

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] At 3:01 a.m. on the 12th, a fire broke out on the 2nd floor of an apartment in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, and was extinguished after 48 minutes.

According to the police and fire authorities, part of the house was burned in the fire, and a man in his 50s, Mr. A, who lived in the house, died. Two residents on the 13th floor inhaled smoke and were transported to the hospital. During the extinguishing process, one firefighter sustained a minor injury with a torn finger.

Mr. A, who was found in the bedroom at the time of the fire, was alone in the house, and it was confirmed that he was already deceased when the rescue team arrived at the scene.

Mr. A, who lived alone, had an intellectual disability, and his children living nearby took care of him by visiting regularly.

Although Mr. A had some mobility difficulties, he was able to live independently, frequently visiting the local community center by himself, and was usually alone at home at night.

It was confirmed that Mr. A was neither a recipient of basic livelihood security nor part of the lower-income bracket. When the fire broke out, about 50 neighbors evacuated but later returned home.

The fire authorities deployed 24 vehicles and 83 firefighters. The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.

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