There were no reported injuries, but the blaze produced a significant amount of black smoke, prompting multiple calls from citizens. The fire department received a total of 13 emergency calls related to the incident.
In response, authorities dispatched 46 pieces of equipment, including pump trucks, and 128 firefighters to the scene to combat the flames. The fire was fully under control by 4:41 a.m., and crews are currently working to extinguish any remaining hotspots.
Following the outbreak of the fire, Gyeyang District sent out a safety alert at around 4:13 a.m., urging nearby residents to evacuate to safe locations and remain vigilant.
Fire officials are currently investigating the exact purpose of the warehouse and the cause of the fire. Once the remaining hotspots are dealt with, a site inspection will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire and assess property damage.
A fire department spokesperson told Yonhap News, "As of now, there are 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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