A fire that broke out in Guryong Village, Gaepo-dong, Gangnam District, was completely extinguished after nearly 13 hours.
According to Yonhap News and fire authorities, the fire was fully extinguished at 4:39 a.m. on the 28th, following its outbreak at 3:50 p.m. the previous day in a temporary structure in the village's second district.
The first response stage, which mobilizes all personnel and equipment from the local fire station, was lifted after the fire was brought under control at 2:21 a.m.
Although the flames spread to nearby Guryongsan Mountain, they were fully extinguished after mopping up the remaining embers.
One woman in her 30s sustained minor injuries to her leg and was transported to a hospital. No other casualties were reported.
The fire spread to districts 1, 3, and 7, fueled by strong winds.
A total of 232 firefighters and six helicopters, along with 110 pieces of equipment, were deployed to combat the blaze. However, they faced challenges due to darkness, water shortages, and strong winds.
Thirty-nine residents evacuated on their own. It was determined that 107 people from 77 households in districts 1, 2, and 3 were affected, prompting Gangnam District to set up shelters at Gaepo Middle School, Guryong Middle School, and nearby accommodations.
Fire authorities issued the first response stage at 3:59 p.m. the previous day and escalated to the second stage at 4:29 p.m. as the fire spread. They later downgraded to the first stage again at 10:05 p.m. after assessing that the fire was no longer spreading.
President Lee Jae-myung was briefed on the fire situation the previous day and instructed, "Mobilize all available resources for fire suppression and ensure the safety and rescue of residents."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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