A 20-Year-Old Ulsan Firefighter Enveloped in Flames During Rescue Operation Ultimately Dies

Firefighter Noh Myeong-rae.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A firefighter in his 20s who responded to a commercial building fire suffered burns from a sudden flare-up and passed away after struggling for his life just one day later.

On the 30th, the Ulsan Fire Headquarters announced that firefighter No Myung-rae (29) from the Ulsan Jungbu Fire Station died while receiving treatment at a burn specialty hospital in Busan early that morning.

On the 29th at around 5:05 a.m., firefighter No was dispatched to a fire at a three-story commercial building in Seongnam-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan, to conduct rescue operations.

While entering the building to extinguish the fire and search for victims, the flames suddenly intensified fiercely, causing firefighter No and three other firefighters to suffer burns.

Other firefighters who were burned sustained relatively minor injuries, but firefighter No was seriously injured and was transferred to a burn specialty hospital for treatment.

Firefighter No was appointed through a special recruitment for rescue in January last year and had been performing life-saving duties at fire scenes. He is survived by his wife and parents.

The Ulsan Fire Headquarters will support the funeral and posthumously promote him by one rank.

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