Son Dies, Mother Suffers Second-Degree Burns
About 50 Residents Evacuated, No Additional Casualties Reported
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Nayeon] Around 12:20 AM on the 24th, a fire broke out on the 12th floor of an apartment in Suyeong-gu, Busan, resulting in one death and one person suffering burns.
Firefighters who arrived at the scene extinguished the fire and rescued A (11) and his mother B (45), but A, who inhaled a large amount of smoke, died at the hospital. B sustained second-degree burns on her face and other areas.
The fire, which started in the living room, burned household goods over an area of 40㎡ and was extinguished within about 30 minutes. Approximately 50 neighboring residents evacuated urgently upon hearing the fire news, preventing further casualties.
The police are investigating the exact cause of the fire.
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