A fire in a villa in the Eunpyeong District of Seoul resulted in the tragic deaths of two elementary school siblings.
According to fire authorities, the blaze broke out around 10:57 p.m. on July 8 in a unit of a villa in Galhyeon-dong, Eunpyeong District, leading to the fatalities of the two children.
Firefighters responded to a resident's report of a loud explosion followed by flames, deploying 82 personnel and 23 vehicles to extinguish the fire, which was brought under control by 11:47 p.m.
At the time of the fire, no other family members were present in the home, leaving only the children inside. A teenage boy and girl were rescued and received emergency treatment but unfortunately succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
Additionally, nine residents of the villa managed to evacuate on their own, while two individuals who inhaled smoke received medical attention.
Fire officials are investigating the exact cause of the fire and assessing the extent of property damage.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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