Fire in Villa in Yeokchon-dong, Eunpyeong-gu... 1 Dead, 5 Injured

Photo by Seoul Eunpyeong Fire Station

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A fire broke out in a multi-family house located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

On the 24th, the Seoul Western Police Station and Eunpyeong Fire Department reported that a fire occurred on the second floor of a multi-family house located in Yeokchon-dong, Eunpyeong-gu at around 12:27 a.m.

The fire authorities mobilized 89 personnel and 19 pieces of equipment and extinguished the fire at around 1:25 a.m., about an hour later.

The interior of the house was destroyed by the fire, and one resident was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but was reported to have died. Five others were taken to the hospital after inhaling smoke during evacuation.

Partial damage to the building, as well as to a TV and refrigerator, resulted in property damage estimated at 20 million won.

A police official stated, "A joint investigation with the fire authorities is scheduled for the morning to determine the exact cause of the fire."

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