Fire at Pyeongchang LPG Station Causes Full-Body Burns to One Person... Risk of Additional Explosions
Police "Will Investigate Damage Scale and Explosion Cause as Fire is Extinguished"
At around 8:41 PM on the 1st, a fire broke out following an explosion at a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) filling station in Jangpyeong-ri, Yongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon Province.
One person sustained burns over their entire body and is reportedly receiving emergency treatment from the 119 paramedics.
The above photo is not directly related to the article. [Image source=Yonhap News]
View original imageIt has been reported that additional explosions are occurring at the scene.
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The police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact extent of the damage and the cause of the explosion as soon as the fire is extinguished.
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