A significant fire broke out in a shanty town located on the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea, engulfing homes and prompting mass evacuations. Nearly 300 firefighters battled the blaze for approximately six hours before containing it. According to local fire officer Jeong Gwang-hun, comprehensive searches of the damaged structures are underway to ensure there are no victims; fortunately, no injuries or fatalities have been reported. Over 1,200 personnel, including firefighters and police, were deployed to manage the emergency response. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Guryong, the affected area, has a history of recurrent fires due to its overcrowded and highly combustible housing, a stark contrast to the luxury residential and commercial developments in neighboring districts. This settlement was established in the 1980s to accommodate those displaced by extensive urban development projects initiated ahead of the 1988 Olympic Games.
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