Fire at a Nursing Hospital in Hwasun, Jeonnam... Extinguishing and Rescue Underway
Published 19 Apr.2023 15:41(KST)
Updated 15 Aug.2025 16:57(KST)
A fire broke out at a nursing hospital in Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do, and the fire authorities have issued a Level 2 response, conducting firefighting and rescue operations.
According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on the 19th, a report of a fire at a rehabilitation nursing hospital in Hwasun-gun was received at 2:39 PM. The fire authorities immediately issued a Level 1 response, followed by a Level 2 response at 3:05 PM.
The authorities believe the fire started on the basement first floor of the nursing hospital building. So far, no casualties have been reported, and full efforts are being made to rescue bedridden patients and those with mobility difficulties.
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