SEOUL: Hundreds of individuals had been rescued or evacuated after a hearth broke out in a big business constructing within the South Korean metropolis of Seongnam on Friday (Jan 3), firefighters mentioned.
More than 260 firefighters and 80 automobiles responded to the hearth web site.
According to the Gyeonggi Province Fire Department, the incident was put out about an hour and a half after it was first reported, round 4.30pm (3.30pm Singapore time).
The division mentioned emergency employees have up to now rescued 240 individuals, whereas one other 70 managed to exit the eight-story constructing with out assist.
About 28 individuals suffered minor accidents, together with smoke inhalation, however no severe accidents had been reported. The division mentioned rescuers had been nonetheless looking out the scene to verify nobody was trapped inside.
The hearth broke out in a restaurant on the bottom ground of the busy business constructing, which additionally homes a swimming pool the place kids take classes.
The explanation for the hearth was not instantly recognized.
