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Fire in Daejeon Galma-dong
Extinguished after 4.5 hours
In short
A fire broke out at a tire shop in Galma-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon on the morning of October 30.
The fire spread to an adjacent building and part of a house behind it, then was extinguished after 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Fortunately, there were no casualties, and only 2 people who inhaled smoke were sent home.
Key facts
| When | The fire burned from 10:02 a.m. to 2:33 p.m. on October 30. |
|---|---|
| Where | A tire shop and an adjacent auto parts building in Galma-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. |
| What | The entire tire shop, a significant portion of the adjacent building, and part of a house behind it burned. |
| How | Firefighters deployed 98 pieces of equipment including 2 helicopters and 238 personnel to extinguish it in 4 hours and 31 minutes. |
What it means for me
Readers living in densely packed commercial areas should check evacuation routes and emergency contact numbers in advance in case of nearby fires.
