Major fire in Gangnam Guryong Village
Fire department escalates to Level 2 response

In short
A fire broke out in Guryong Village in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
The fire department is extinguishing the fire using helicopters and equipment.
39 residents evacuated; no injuries reported so far.
Key facts
| When | A fire broke out in a temporary structure in District 2 of Guryong Village, Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul at around 3:50 p.m. on the 27th. |
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| Who | 39 residents evacuated on their own; no injuries or missing persons reported so far. |
| What | Fire department issued Level 2 response and deployed 70 pieces of equipment, 232 personnel, and 6 helicopters. |
| How | Shacks are densely packed and easily flammable materials such as cotton and vinyl are abundant, causing the fire to spread rapidly. |
What it means for me
Residents and visitors in the Guryong Village area should be cautious of traffic controls and smoke dispersal for the time being.





















