Eight Injured in Suspected Arson, Explosion at South Korean Apartment Office
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- Eight people were injured, one critically, after a suspected arson and explosion at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea.
- An apartment resident is believed to have set the fire during a discussion on management regulations.
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A fire and explosion occurred in an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea, injuring eight people, one critically. The incident is suspected to be arson committed by an apartment resident.
Eight people were injured Thursday after suspected arson led to a fire and an explosion in an apartment management office in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan, police and city officials said.
The fire and explosion occurred inside the office at 8:29 a.m. in suspected arson committed by an apartment resident, according to the officials. Firefighters extinguished the blaze about 20 minutes later.
One of the injured was in critical condition, while the rest included five elderly people inside a senior center next to the office.
People had reportedly gathered at the office at the time to discuss the apartment's management regulations.
A man believed to be behind the suspected arson was taken to a hospital. Police believe he entered the office with flammable material shortly before setting it on fire.
A witness recounted hearing the sounds of explosions and seeing multiple people with their bodies on fire running out of the building.
Police plan to investigate the exact cause of the incident by questioning those at the scene.
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Police will investigate the exact cause of the incident.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Exact motive for the arson?
- Identity of the suspected arsonist?
- Full extent of the injuries?
