According to Yonhap News, the blaze broke out at 12:47 p.m. on the fourth floor of a five-story multi-family building located in the Manse district. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
At the time of the fire, two individuals were present in the unit: a man in his 20s, identified as A, and an elderly woman, identified as B. A was found dead at the scene, while B sustained second-degree burns to her face and was rescued and transported to a hospital. The two were confirmed to be grandmother and grandson.
Following the outbreak of the fire, thick black smoke and toxic gases quickly spread throughout the building, prompting residents to evacuate. Four residents on the fifth floor were rescued by firefighters, while eight others managed to escape on their own, preventing further casualties.
Fire authorities received reports of black smoke rising from the fourth floor and dispatched 27 pieces of equipment and 75 personnel to the scene for firefighting efforts. The fire was brought under control and fully extinguished within approximately one hour.
The fire caused damage to the interior of the unit, and soot damage was reported throughout the building. Police and fire officials plan to conduct a joint investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire, the circumstances surrounding the death, and the extent of property damage.
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