A large fire broke out in Guryong Village, located in the Gaepo-dong area of Gangnam, Seoul, destroying dozens of homes. In response, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon ordered the mobilization of all available resources to ensure safety at the scene.
Immediately after the fire erupted, Mayor Oh prioritized the safety of citizens, directing the swift deployment of personnel and equipment for firefighting efforts. Considering the area's characteristics, where temporary structures are densely packed, he raised the emergency response level to 2 and instructed teams to prevent the fire from spreading further.
Additionally, he dispatched the Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs to the scene for direct assessment. Around 7:50 p.m., Mayor Oh visited the fire command center set up near the site to evaluate the situation and ordered the establishment of firebreaks to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent forests.
According to fire authorities, the blaze began around 3:49 p.m. in the second district of Guryong Village. Despite deploying six helicopters, 70 pieces of equipment, and over 200 personnel, firefighting efforts faced challenges due to a lack of water supply and unpredictable winds. The fire, which started in the second district, spread to the first and third districts, reaching near the seventh district, resulting in significant damage.
As reported by the Gangnam District Office, 77 households and 107 residents in the first to third districts of Guryong Village suffered damage from the fire. Fortunately, 39 residents managed to evacuate on their own during the initial stages of the fire, and there have been no confirmed casualties or missing persons so far. The scene was chaotic, filled with thick smoke and explosions, leaving residents who suddenly lost their homes in despair.
Police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of property damage once firefighting operations are completed. The Seoul city government, Gangnam District Office, and Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH) are working diligently to provide emergency accommodations for those displaced by the fire.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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