A mother in her 30s was arrested after allegedly setting fire to her apartment while her 2-year-old son was present.
On July 11, the Yongin Dongbu Police announced that they have charged the woman, identified as A, with arson.
A is accused of igniting a fire on the bedroom floor of her apartment in Yongin's Cheoin District around 7:29 a.m.
According to police, A and her son, identified as B (2), suffered injuries from smoke inhalation and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their lives are not in danger. The fire burned part of the floor and some household items before being extinguished by apartment management staff within about ten minutes.
Police reported that A lost control during an argument with her husband and used a lighter to ignite paper products.
Authorities are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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