Fire Breaks Out at Sindorim Auto Bodywork Factory, Two Evacuated

No Casualties Reported

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By Hwang Dong-gun
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Firefighters. Yonhap News - Seoul Economic Daily Society News from South Korea
Firefighters. Yonhap News

A fire broke out at an automobile bodywork factory in Sindorim-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, at around 7:24 p.m. on Wednesday, prompting firefighters to respond to the scene.

According to fire authorities, two people evacuated the building on their own. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.

Firefighters dispatched to the scene mobilized 36 vehicles and 121 personnel to extinguish the blaze. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.

Original reporting by Hwang Dong-gun for Seoul Economic Daily.

AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.

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