Comments included concerns about the severity of the black smoke, with users stating, "The smoke is serious," "This is no joke," "Avoid this area," "Residents nearby should close their windows," and expressing relief that there were no reported injuries. Others urged firefighters to stay safe while battling the blaze.
According to Yonhap News, the fire started around 1:40 p.m. on June 30 at the construction site. Fire authorities are currently engaged in firefighting efforts.
Responding to a report from a passerby, firefighters dispatched 126 personnel and 42 vehicles to the scene and declared a Level 1 response, which is activated when 31 to 50 vehicles are needed.
As of now, there have been no confirmed injuries. The fire is believed to have originated in the underground parking area of the construction site, and police and fire officials plan to investigate the cause of the fire once it is under control.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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