There were no reported injuries, but the fire generated a significant amount of black smoke, prompting multiple calls from citizens. According to fire authorities, a total of 13 emergency calls were received regarding the incident.
In response, fire officials deployed 46 vehicles and 128 personnel to the scene for firefighting efforts. The fire was fully contained by 4:41 a.m., and crews are currently working to extinguish any remaining hot spots.
As the fire broke out, Gyeyang District sent out a safety alert at around 4:13 a.m., advising nearby residents to evacuate to safe locations and to remain cautious.
Fire authorities are currently investigating the exact use of the warehouse and the cause of the fire. Once the hot spots are fully extinguished, a site inspection will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of property damage.
A fire official stated to Yonhap News, "As of now, there have been no confirmed injuries, and the purpose of the warehouse has not yet been determined. Further investigation is needed to ascertain the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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