Fire in 25-Story Apartment in Dongdaemun-gu... 1 Resident Dead

On the afternoon of the 26th, a fire broke out on the 7th floor of an apartment in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, producing black smoke. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] On the 26th, a fire broke out in an apartment in Jeonnong-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, resulting in the death of one resident.

At around 12:34 PM that day, a fire occurred on the 7th floor of a 25-story apartment building, and about 40 residents living on the upper floors evacuated to the rooftop.

Some residents inhaled smoke and were taken to the hospital.

The fire authorities announced that the initial extinguishing was completed at around 1:48 PM, about 1 hour and 14 minutes after the fire started.

The exact cause and extent of the damage are under investigation.

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