A man and woman in their 20s attempt suicide and cause fire at motel, rescued but charged with arson... 8 guests evacuated

A man and woman in their 20s attempted extreme self-harm, causing a fire, and were rescued by firefighters at a fourth-floor motel room in Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu. [Image source=Busan Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A man and woman in their 20s attempted an extreme act at a motel in downtown Busan, causing a fire that led to their hospitalization and the evacuation of eight guests.

The man and woman who attempted the extreme act were rescued by firefighters who responded after the fire alarm was triggered.

According to the Busan Police Agency on the 6th, a report was received by 119 at around 8 p.m. on the 5th about smoke coming from a room on the 4th floor of a motel in Busanjin-gu, Busan.

Firefighters forcibly opened the motel room where the fire occurred, extinguished the fire, and rescued the man and woman in their 20s who were collapsed inside.

The man and woman are receiving treatment at a hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

It is known that the fire started when they laid blankets on the floor and ignited a flare as part of their attempt at an extreme act, which caused the fire to spread.

They inhaled smoke and sustained second-degree burns on parts of their bodies, and were transported to the hospital for treatment. The blankets and mattress were also burned.

The police believe the man and woman in their 20s attempted an extreme act in the motel room and plan to investigate them on charges of arson of an occupied building.

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