SEOUL, Oct 21 (NNN-YONHAP) – No casualties were reported, today, in a high-rise building fire in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, which led to the evacuation of more than 100 people.
The fire broke out at the 16-storey building, near Seoul Plaza, in front of the Seoul City Hall, at around 9:46 a.m. local time (0046 GMT), yesterday.
The blaze was contained about 44 minutes later, with no casualties found from the building, which had been under renovation.
A total of 104 workers who were remodeling, fled the building, while three received emergency care.
Some 10 construction workers, who failed to evacuate, due to heavy fumes, were waiting for rescue at the rooftop.
Fire authorities estimated that the fire started from the third floor of the building, planning to investigate the exact cause of the accident.– NNN-YONHAP
