Fire at Commercial Building in Cheonan... 12 People Treated in Hospital After Inhaling Smoke
[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] At around 5:14 PM on the 9th, a fire broke out in a building located in Dujeong-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungnam.
The fire, which started on the third-floor commercial area, was extinguished in about 25 minutes, but 12 people inside the commercial area inhaled smoke and are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
The building reportedly houses a Kendo gym and one or two academies. Among those who inhaled smoke, some were students, but all are reported to have minor injuries according to the fire authorities.
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The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.
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