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Heat transport pipe ruptures in Magok
8,965 households lose heating
In short
A heat transport pipe ruptured in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, cutting off heating.
A passerby in his 40s suffered severe burns across his body and is in critical condition.
Repair work was completed in 12 hours and heating returned to normal the next morning.
Key facts
| When | Rupture at 8:18 PM on November 6, repair completed at 8:45 AM on November 7 |
|---|---|
| Where | Road near apartment complex in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul |
| Who | Man in his 40s with severe burns in critical condition, one Seoul Energy employee slightly injured |
| What happened | Hot water and heating cut off for 8,965 households for about 12 hours, ground subsidence and traffic light damage also occurred |
What it means for me
It is necessary to check whether heat transport pipes near your residence are aging.
Elderly and vulnerable people may face greater hardship when heating is cut off, so preparation is needed.
