Authorities reported that a fire engulfed a 21-story apartment building in southern Seoul, claiming the life of one resident and injuring 11 others, including two individuals in critical condition.
Arson Suspect Sought Following Deadly Apartment Fire in Seoul
Arson Suspect Sought Following Deadly Apartment Fire in Seoul
Police are on the hunt for a suspect believed to have intentionally set a fire that resulted in one fatality and numerous injuries in a Seoul high-rise.
In the early hours of Monday, at around 8:17 a.m., the fire broke out in the Bongcheon district, quickly drawing emergency response teams. Eyewitness accounts and media reports indicated that dense smoke largely emanated from the fourth floor, leading to severe consequences for those trapped inside. The fire was contained within an hour, but not before one victim succumbed to burns and two elderly residents sustained serious injuries after jumping from a fourth-floor window.
Police in Gwanak borough are actively pursuing a male suspect in his sixties, identified as the alleged arsonist, who reportedly ignited the flames with a pesticide sprayer filled with a flammable substance. Residents continue to face health risks, as several individuals have been treated for smoke inhalation. Fire Marshal teams are conducting investigations to determine the cause behind the fire, as the community remains in shock from this tragic incident.
Police in Gwanak borough are actively pursuing a male suspect in his sixties, identified as the alleged arsonist, who reportedly ignited the flames with a pesticide sprayer filled with a flammable substance. Residents continue to face health risks, as several individuals have been treated for smoke inhalation. Fire Marshal teams are conducting investigations to determine the cause behind the fire, as the community remains in shock from this tragic incident.
