Users expressed concerns, stating, "The black smoke is serious," "The smoke is no joke," "Avoid this area if you can," "Residents nearby should close their windows," "It’s fortunate there are no reported injuries," and "Those with respiratory issues should be cautious of the heavy smoke." They also advised avoiding nearby roads and wished for the safety of the firefighters.
According to Yonhap News, the fire started around 2:45 PM on June 23, but no injuries have been confirmed so far.
Fire authorities have issued a Level 1 response, mobilizing all personnel from the local fire station due to the risk of the fire spreading.
The warehouse, which stores clothing, is a three-building steel structure with a total area of 331 square meters.
As part of the Level 1 response, all personnel from the local fire station have been dispatched.
The city of Gimpo has sent safety alerts advising vehicles to detour around the building and urging anyone inside to evacuate.
Fire authorities plan to investigate the cause of the fire once it is extinguished.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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