Fire in Semi-basement of Multi-family House in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul... 2 Dead

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A fire broke out in a semi-basement of a multi-family house located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, resulting in the deaths of two people.

According to the fire authorities on the 16th, the fire occurred around 1:50 a.m. in the semi-basement of a three-story multi-family house in Junggok-dong, Gwangjin-gu, and was extinguished in about 20 minutes. Due to the fire, an 89-year-old woman, A, who lived in the semi-basement house, suffered burns and inhaled smoke, dying at the scene. Her husband, Mr. B (91), also died while being transported to the hospital.

About 20 residents of the multi-family house temporarily evacuated, but since the fire did not spread to other units, no additional damage occurred.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.

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