At around 11:20 a.m. on the 26th, a carbon dioxide fire suppression system was damaged in the parking lot of a building in Nongsong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju.

At around 11:20 a.m. on the 26th, a carbon dioxide fire suppression system was damaged in the parking lot of a building in Nongsong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. Photo by Reader

At around 11:20 a.m. on the 26th, a carbon dioxide fire suppression system was damaged in the parking lot of a building in Nongsong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. Photo by Reader

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As a result of this accident, carbon dioxide leaked from the system, causing seven people nearby to inhale the gas. Some of them were transported to the hospital. It has been reported that none of their lives are in danger.



At the time of the accident, citizens in the building and surrounding area were also evacuated in an emergency. The fire authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.


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