A tragic incident unfolded Friday at a Banyan Tree resort construction site in Busan, South Korea, where a fire left six people dead and 25 others injured. The blaze ignited around 10:50 a.m. local time in the pool area of the unfinished luxury hotel, spreading rapidly and generating dense smoke that obstructed rescue efforts.
Six Dead, 25 Injured in Fire at Hotel Construction Site in Busan
Six Dead, 25 Injured in Fire at Hotel Construction Site in Busan
A devastating fire at a luxury hotel construction site in Busan has resulted in six fatalities and multiple injuries, as emergency responders work to control the situation.
Authorities reported that the fatalities were discovered in the pool area, where the fire ignited insulation materials producing toxic fumes, complicating evacuation for those trapped inside. Emergency teams, including hundreds of firefighters and over 120 fire trucks, responded swiftly to the scene. By 1:30 p.m. local time, the fire was brought under control. Among the injured, rescue operations successfully retrieved 14 individuals from the roof of the building.
Chief Hong Moon-sik of Gijang County emphasized that the high casualty count was due to the blaze's rapid spread. He confirmed that an investigation into the fire's origin is underway.
The Banyan Tree resort, nearing completion and expected to open this year, is a project of the Singaporean Banyan Group, which has yet to comment on the tragedy. This developing story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
Chief Hong Moon-sik of Gijang County emphasized that the high casualty count was due to the blaze's rapid spread. He confirmed that an investigation into the fire's origin is underway.
The Banyan Tree resort, nearing completion and expected to open this year, is a project of the Singaporean Banyan Group, which has yet to comment on the tragedy. This developing story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
