Fire at remodeled commercial building in Seodaemun-gu... 1 hospitalized, 17 rescued
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A fire broke out at a remodeling construction site of a four-story commercial building in Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, resulting in one worker in his 60s being transported to the hospital.
According to the fire authorities on the 23rd, the fire started around 12:37 PM on the 4th floor construction site of the building and was extinguished around 1:57 PM.
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One worker in his 60s inhaled smoke and was taken to the hospital, but his condition is not reported to be serious. Four customers in the underground karaoke room and 17 other construction workers were all rescued.
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