A man in his 70s found dead after burning in the field View original image


[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] At around 10:35 a.m. on the 16th, a man in his 70s died while burning waste in a field in Ibang-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam.


A wildfire watcher who saw smoke and went to the scene found Mr. A (76), who had burns all over his body and had collapsed, and reported it to 119.


Considering that Mr. A had a chronic illness, Changwon Fire Headquarters estimated that he suffocated from the smoke and then suffered burns as the fire spread.



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


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