SEOUL, December 27 (AJP) - A fire broke out at a motorcycle repair shop in Namyangju, south of Seoul, authorities said Saturday.
Fire officials said the blaze started about 2:55 p.m. at the shop in Byeollae-myeon, Namyangju, in Gyeonggi province.
Black smoke rose from the building, prompting a series of calls from nearby residents. No casualties had been confirmed as of Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters deployed 31 pieces of equipment and 78 personnel to contain the flames. Police and fire officials said they will investigate the cause and assess damage once the fire is fully under control.
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