Late-Night Fire at Farm Shed in Daedong-myeon, Gimhae ... No Casualties Reported

A firefighter is conducting extinguishing operations at a farm shed fire site in Daedong-myeon, Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province. Provided by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters

At approximately 12:48 a.m. on January 21, a fire broke out at a farm shed in Daedong-myeon, Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province.

The fire destroyed one farm shed, but no casualties were reported.

The fire authorities mobilized 61 personnel and 22 pieces of equipment to completely extinguish the blaze by 3:44 a.m. on the same day.

According to the fire authorities, the person who reported the fire witnessed a flash and flames coming from the circuit breaker behind the farm shed. The individual attempted to extinguish the fire independently but failed and subsequently called 119.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.