A fire destroys 227 stores in South Korea; no casualties have been reported.

A fire at a marine products market in southwestern South Korea destroyed 227 stores, with no casualties reported. The fire broke out at the market in Seocheon county, 170 km south of Seoul. Firefighting authorities struggled to extinguish the fire due to strong winds and the packed market structure. The fire did not spread to an annex building housing restaurants and agricultural products shops.

January 23, 2024
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