Fire at Detached House in Geoje... 2 Residents Evacuated Safely

A firefighter is extinguishing a fire outside a house.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

A fire broke out at a house in Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongnam Province, at around 5:54 PM on the 7th.

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters on the 8th, the fire that started near the terrace on the first floor burned the exterior wall of the house and items outside the house, and was extinguished by firefighters who arrived at the scene at around 6:20 PM.

Seven firefighting vehicles and 29 firefighters were deployed to the scene.

Two residents evacuated during the fire, and no casualties were reported; however, the fire caused approximately 3.9 million KRW in property damage, according to the fire department's estimate.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire based on the statements of the reporter.

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