Prime Minister Han Seung-soo has urgently directed the full mobilization of available firefighting resources and equipment to combat a fire that broke out in Guryong Village, located in the Gangnam District of Seoul.
On the same day, Han instructed the National Fire Agency and relevant organizations, including the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the National Police Agency, and local governments, to ensure thorough evacuation and relief measures for residents affected by the fire.
He also emphasized the safety of firefighters on the scene and urged them to be vigilant in preventing secondary accidents.
Meanwhile, the fire erupted at approximately 3:50 PM in Guryong Village, prompting firefighting authorities to initiate response efforts. By 4:29 PM, a second-level response was declared, deploying 210 firefighters and 62 vehicles to the scene.
As thick smoke billowed from the site, the Gangnam District issued safety alerts to nearby residents, advising them to close their windows and remain cautious. The police have closed access to Guryong Village next to the Daemo Underpass to facilitate firefighting operations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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