Fire Near Jaunam Ridge of Gwanaksan Mountain... Extinguishing in Progress

No casualties reported so far

At around 1 p.m. on the 12th, a fire broke out near the Jaunam Ridge of Gwanaksan Mountain in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, and the fire department is currently extinguishing it.

Gwanaksan Urban Park. Photo by Asia Economy DB

The fire department has deployed 14 vehicles and 49 personnel to put out the fire. So far, there have been no reported casualties.

Authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage after the fire is completely extinguished.