Fire Spreads Rapidly Due to Strong Winds
On the afternoon of June 4, a large fire broke out at an internet miscellaneous goods warehouse in Seolmyeon-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. The fire authorities issued Level 1 of their emergency response and began firefighting operations.
On the afternoon of the 4th, a large fire broke out at an internet miscellaneous goods warehouse in Seolmyeon-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, and firefighters are working to extinguish it. Provided by Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters
According to the Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters, a total of 12 reports were received around 1:04 p.m. that day, with multiple calls coming in about "black smoke rising." The fire occurred in two single-story steel-framed warehouses with a total floor area of 654 square meters. Due to strong winds, the fire spread rapidly, prompting fire authorities to issue Level 1 of their emergency response at 1:20 p.m.
At the scene, 38 fire vehicles and 80 personnel were urgently deployed to carry out firefighting operations. In cooperation with the police, the area was quickly cordoned off and people were evacuated. As of now, no casualties have been reported.
A fire department official stated, "There were concerns that the fire could spread quickly due to strong winds, but so far, firefighting operations have been carried out without any casualties." The official added, "The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage will be announced once the investigation is complete."
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