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2 Dead, 13 Injured in Apartment Building Fire in Seoul

Summary by The Korea Times
Two people were killed and 13 others injured after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Seoul on Sunday, authorities said. The blaze began on the 14th floor of the 20-story building in Seoul's western ward of Mapo at about 8:10 a.m., forcing 89 residents to evacuate. A woman in her 60s and her 20-something son died in the fire. One person was seriously injured, while the rest sustained minor injuries. The fire agency said it mobilized 25…

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jo Hyeon-yeong = At around 8:10 am on the 17th, a fire broke out in an apartment in Changjeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, killing two people and injuring 13.

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At around 8:20 a.m. today (the 17th), a fire broke out in an apartment in Changjeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, and firefighters are currently extinguishing it. The fire is believed to have started on the 14th floor of the apartment. While residents have evacuated, firefighters are investigating the deaths of some residents who inhaled smoke.

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Naver broke the news in on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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