In brief
Over 300 individuals were evacuated from an eight-story commercial complex in Seongnam, South Korea, after a fire broke out on Friday afternoon, resulting in a dramatic rescue operation and multiple minor injuries.
Firefighters were alerted to the incident around 4:40 p.m., rapidly responding to the scene. Eyewitness footage captured the intensity of the flames consuming the lower levels of the building, as black smoke billowed into the sky. Approximately 300 people were inside, and while rescuers successfully brought 240 individuals to safety, another 70 managed to flee without assistance.The causal factors of the fire, which originated on the first floor, remain under investigation. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported; however, nearly 30 people were treated for smoke inhalation and other minor injuries. Some occupants were seen waiting for help on the roof, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The commercial building also has five underground levels, further complicating escape efforts for those trapped inside.
