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Major fire in Gangnam's Guryong Village
107 residents displaced
In short
A large fire broke out in Guryong Village, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 27th.
It was an area with densely packed temporary structures where fire could spread rapidly.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon rushed to the scene to check firefighting efforts.
Key facts
| When | A fire broke out in a temporary structure in Guryong Village District 2 at 3:49 p.m. on the 27th. |
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| Where | Guryong Village in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, in the area of District 2 with densely packed temporary structures. |
| Who | Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon cancelled a dinner and went to the scene to direct operations. |
| What | Firefighting efforts involved 232 personnel and 110 pieces of equipment including 6 helicopters. |
What it means for me
Residents near Guryong Village should check the locations of evacuation centers and support procedures.
