'Lost 8 Abandoned Dogs and Slept on Newspaper'... Lee Yong-nyeo's Abandoned Dog Shelter Fire

No Human Casualties, Approximately 29 Million Won in Property Damage
Mr. Lee Lives with About 60 Abandoned Dogs Unable to Be Adopted

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[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] It was recently revealed that a fire broke out at a shelter for abandoned dogs operated by actress Lee Yong-nyeo (65), known as the "Godmother of Abandoned Dogs," causing concern among the public.

According to the Northern Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters on the 1st, a fire occurred around 12:10 a.m. on the 28th of last month at Lee's abandoned dog shelter located in Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

There were no casualties from the fire, but eight abandoned dogs died, and part of the kennels and Lee's living space were burned, resulting in an estimated property damage of about 29 million won, according to the fire department.

Approximately 60 abandoned dogs that had not been adopted were living together with Lee at the shelter.

Because of the dogs, Lee was unable to move to a temporary shelter and was reported to have been sleeping in short naps on newspapers spread on the floor of the kennels that were not affected by the fire, along with the abandoned dogs.

Animal protection organizations, upon hearing this news, have started fundraising efforts to support Lee and the abandoned dogs.

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