There were no reported injuries, but the fire generated a significant amount of black smoke, prompting numerous calls from citizens. According to fire authorities, a total of 13 emergency calls were received regarding the incident.
In response to the reports, fire officials dispatched 46 vehicles and 128 personnel to the scene to conduct firefighting operations. The fire was fully under control by 4:41 a.m., and crews are currently working on mopping up any remaining hotspots.
Following the outbreak of the fire, Gyeyang District sent out a safety alert at around 4:13 a.m., advising nearby residents to evacuate to safe locations and to remain cautious.
Fire officials are currently investigating the exact purpose of the warehouse and the cause of the fire. Once the mopping-up operations are completed, a site inspection will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of property damage.
A fire department spokesperson told Yonhap News, "As of now, there have been no confirmed injuries, and the purpose of the warehouse has yet to be determined. Further investigation is needed to ascertain the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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