A horrific fire occurred in a 21-story residential building in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. This was reported by the local Yonhap agency.
As a result of the incident, one person died and six others were injured to varying degrees. Among the injured, four citizens aged between 50 and 80 were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation and breathing difficulties. Two of them had to jump from the fourth floor of the building, risking their lives to escape the smoke.
According to police, the fire was deliberately set by a 60-year-old man. He used a special sprayer intended for pesticide application to ignite the building and committed suicide. In a letter left before his death, he requested his daughter to take care of his sick mother. Additionally, the letter contained 50,000 won (approximately 35 USD) for his spouse's treatment.
The police found the man's body on the fourth floor and confirmed that his fingerprints matched those on the sprayer used to start the fire.
Firefighters worked for over 1.5 hours to extinguish the intense fire. An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.
Similar news
The President of South Korea apologized to citizens in court
Photo: Reuters In December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who declared a state of emergency in the country, apologized to citizens. This was reported by Yonhap, citing the
Lady Gaga held a historic concert in Brazil: over 2 million fans gathered
On May 3, the famous American pop star Lady Gaga held one of the largest and most sensational concerts of her career at Copacabana, the most famous beach in Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. This
The South Korean prosecution has released President Yoon Suk Yeol
The South Korean prosecutor has released Yoon Suk Yeol, who was arrested on charges of rebellion due to the declaration of a short-term military state in the country. According to reports from
Kim Chen In inspected the construction of the atomic submarine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the construction of a new nuclear submarine with the aim of strengthening the country's strategic defense capabilities. This was reported by the Yonhap
The arrest warrant for the President of South Korea has been revoked
The President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, has been released from custody. He was arrested on charges of declaring a state of emergency in the country and inciting rebellion. According to reports
