At approximately 2:24 a.m., a fire broke out at a chemical plant in Doksan-dong, Geumcheon District, Seoul, and was extinguished after about 2 hours and 35 minutes.
According to Yonhap News Agency, fire authorities deployed 24 pieces of equipment and 88 personnel, successfully putting out the fire by 4:59 a.m.
At the time of the incident, four individuals were present at the plant but managed to evacuate safely, resulting in no injuries.
The fire caused damage to three floors of the building, covering an area of approximately 100 square meters.
At around 3:14 a.m., the Geumcheon District office sent out a safety alert, advising nearby residents to close their windows due to smoke and odors from the fire.
Police and fire authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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