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Major fire at Guryong Village
Extinguished in 10 hours
In short
A fire broke out on the afternoon of the 27th in District 2 of Guryong Village, Gangnam, Seoul.
It spread to Districts 1, 3, and 7 in strong winds, affecting 107 people.
Firefighters extinguished the major blaze at 2:21 AM on the 28th, taking 10 hours and 31 minutes.
Key facts
| When | The fire started at 3:50 PM on the 27th and was extinguished at 2:21 AM on the 28th. |
|---|---|
| Where | It started in District 2 of Guryong Village, Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul and spread to Districts 1, 3, and 7. |
| Who | 77 households and 107 residents from Districts 1, 2, and 3 of Guryong Village were affected. |
| How | Firefighters deployed 232 personnel, 6 helicopters, and 110 pieces of equipment to extinguish the fire. |
What it means for me
Residents near Guryong Village should check the locations of evacuation centers and fire alarm information in advance.
