Husband Dies in Fire Started by Domestic Dispute... Ulsan Jung-gu Villa Fire Leaves 5 Injured and Dead

The scene of a villa fire in Jung-gu, Ulsan. [Image source=Ulsan Fire Department]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] A man in his 40s died after setting fire in a fit of rage following a quarrel with his wife at home. Four others, including his wife, children, and neighboring residents, were also hospitalized after inhaling smoke.

According to Ulsan Fire Headquarters and the police on the 25th, a fire broke out at around 10:24 PM on the 24th in a six-story villa in Jung-gu, Ulsan.

The man in his 40s, Mr. A, who lived on the third floor, was transported to the hospital with full-body burns but passed away. Mr. A's children and wife also suffered burns and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Two other residents from different floors of the villa were injured due to smoke inhalation and received treatment at the hospital.

The fire was completely extinguished by the fire authorities who responded to the report around 11 PM, 36 minutes after the fire started.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire, believing that Mr. A sprayed flammable substances inside the house and set it on fire after a marital dispute.