Man in his 40s suffers second-degree burns in Incheon multi-family house fire
In short
A fire broke out at about 8:44 p.m. on 19 October in a multi-family house in Seoknam-dong, Seohae District, Incheon, and was fully out by about 9:12 p.m. A resident in his 40s suffered second-degree burns and smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital. Fire authorities put the property damage at about 4.8 million won.
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A fire broke out at about 8:44 p.m. on 19 October in a multi-family house in Seoknam-dong, Seohae District, Incheon. A male resident in his 40s suffered second-degree burns to the chest and arms and inhaled smoke, and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, according to Seoul Economic Daily and Newsis. Chosun Ilbo, citing the Incheon Fire Headquarters, said he was seriously hurt and was taken to hospital by a 119 rescue team. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Fire authorities deployed 23 pieces of equipment and 64 personnel. The fire was fully out at about 9:12 p.m. Seoul Economic Daily and Newsis put the time to extinguish it at 28 minutes. Chosun Ilbo said the fire was reported as smoke. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Seoul Economic Daily reported that the fire burned 20 square metres inside the house along with household goods, and that fire authorities estimated the damage at 4.8 million won, made up of 3.6 million won in property and 1.2 million won in movable goods. Newsis also gave the 4.8 million won estimate. The outlets differ on where in the building the fire was. Seoul Economic Daily said the first basement floor, and Newsis said a semi-basement unit. [ 1 , 2 ]
Authorities believe the fire began near the mattress in the master bedroom. Seoul Economic Daily reported that police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause. Newsis and Chosun Ilbo said fire authorities are investigating. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The reports describe a single-household house fire with one injured resident and limited property damage. The cause is still under investigation.
Key facts
- The fire started at about 8:44 p.m. on 19 October in a multi-family house in Seoknam-dong, Seohae District, Incheon. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- A male resident in his 40s suffered second-degree burns to the chest and arms and inhaled smoke. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The fire was fully out at about 9:12 p.m. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Firefighters deployed 23 pieces of equipment and 64 personnel. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Fire authorities estimated the property damage at 4.8 million won. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Authorities believe the fire began near the mattress in the master bedroom and are investigating the exact cause. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- The fire broke out at about 8:44 p.m. on 19 October at a multi-family house in Seoknam-dong, Seohae District, Incheon, and was fully put out at about 9:12 p.m. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- A resident in his 40s was burned and inhaled smoke, and was taken to hospital. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Fire authorities sent 23 pieces of equipment and 64 personnel. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- The exact cause of the fire Authorities believe it started at the master-bedroom mattress but are still investigating the exact cause.
- The severity of the man's injuries Seoul Economic Daily and Newsis report second-degree burns and smoke inhalation, while Chosun Ilbo says he was seriously hurt; no outlet gives further detail on his condition.
- Which level of the building the fire was on Seoul Economic Daily says the first basement floor, while Newsis says a semi-basement unit; Chosun Ilbo does not say.