On the afternoon of September 7, a fire broke out in an apartment building in Geumcheon-dong, Cheongju, causing residents to evacuate.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the fire started around 6:37 p.m. on the sixth floor of the 14-story building.
Firefighters responded quickly, deploying over 50 personnel and 19 vehicles, and managed to fully extinguish the blaze in about 50 minutes. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, but the incident prompted a significant evacuation.
Immediately after the fire broke out, the city of Cheongju sent out a disaster alert, warning residents of heavy smoke and advising them to stay safe and avoid the surrounding roads.
The police are investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started from a gas stove.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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