Seoul: At least seven people were killed and dozens injured on Thursday in a fire at an office building in the city South Korea‘s Daegu Citylocal fire and police officials said.
shin ju-hanoOne Daegu fire department officialDozens of firefighters and vehicles have been pressed into service to douse the blaze that broke out on the second floor of an office building behind the city’s district court, he said. So far seven people have been confirmed dead and 35 others have been injured, he said.
South Korean media published photos they said were obtained from witnesses showing smoke billowing out of the building and emergency workers in protective gear engaged in rescue efforts.
Officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Daegu Metropolitan Police It was not immediately confirmed whether there was a possibility of arson.
shin ju-hanoOne Daegu fire department officialDozens of firefighters and vehicles have been pressed into service to douse the blaze that broke out on the second floor of an office building behind the city’s district court, he said. So far seven people have been confirmed dead and 35 others have been injured, he said.
South Korean media published photos they said were obtained from witnesses showing smoke billowing out of the building and emergency workers in protective gear engaged in rescue efforts.
Officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Daegu Metropolitan Police It was not immediately confirmed whether there was a possibility of arson.