In brief
A fire in a 21-story apartment building in southern Seoul claimed one life and injured multiple residents. The police are actively seeking a man, believed to be in his 60s, who reportedly started the blaze using a pesticide sprayer with a flammable substance.
The recent fire broke out around 8:17 a.m., quickly engulfing much of the building in flames and smoke. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire in just over an hour. Unfortunately, a man was found deceased due to burns, while two elderly women suffered serious injuries after falling from the fourth floor amid the chaos. Other residents experienced smoke inhalation and breathing difficulties. Local police are urging anyone with information about the arson to come forward as investigations continue to bring the suspect to justice.
