Fire in built environment
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Event title
South Korea - Fire engulfs Seongnam commercial building, multiple people trapped
Source
Severity
Mid
Event date (UTC)
2025-01-03 10:38:04
Last update (UTC)
2025-01-03 10:49:13
On Friday, a commercial building in Seongnam, located south of Seoul, caught fire, leading to reports of multiple people trapped inside. YTN television aired footage showing the eight-story structure engulfed in thick black smoke, with flames visible on the lower floors.
As the situation unfolds, YTN has confirmed that there are casualties. Rescue team members are currently responding to the scene.
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- Latitude: 37.43861
- Longitude: 127.13778
- Severity: Mid
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