Daejeon Outlet Fire, Death Toll Rises to 2

On the morning of the 26th, a fire broke out at a large outlet in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, and fire trucks gathered in the parking lot in front of the outlet building. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Il-woong] At around 7:45 a.m. on the 26th, a fire broke out at Hyundai Premium Outlet in Yongsan-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, resulting in 2 deaths and 1 serious injury.

Upon receiving the fire report, the fire authorities issued a Level 2 response and deployed 126 firefighters and 40 pieces of equipment to extinguish the fire. Level 2 response involves mobilizing personnel and equipment from 5 to 6 neighboring fire stations.

Due to the fire, 110 people including guests and staff in the nearby lodging building evacuated. It was confirmed that there were no external customers at the time of the fire as the outlet had not yet opened. The fire authorities are focusing on the possibility that an electric vehicle charging in the underground parking lot exploded and are investigating the detailed cause of the fire.