VIDEO: Massive fire breaks out in South Korean tower block - GulfToday

VIDEO: Massive fire breaks out in South Korean tower block

  • 08 Oct 2020
Fire-Korea

A video grab shows huge fire at a building in the Dal Dong district of South Korea.

Gulf Today Report

A massive fire broke out on a 33-storey apartment block in South Korea on Thursday night.

The fire quickly engulfed the entire building in the Dal Dong district of Ulsan.

Video footage shows large area of the apartment block in blaze.

It was also reported that large concrete slabs from the building have been falling in the streets.

Firefighters have evacuated the apartment but it is unclear if anyone is stuck.

Nearby building have been cleared off and the areas has been cordoned off.

Some people have been treated with smoke inhalation related issue.

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