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Deadly Fire Breaks Out at Busan Hotel Resort Construction Site

A fire at a construction site in Busan has killed at least six people and injured over 25, prompting a large emergency response.

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  1. 6 Dead at Resort Construction Site Fire in South Korea’s Busan

    The fire agency said the blaze appeared to have broken out in insulation material loaded near an indoor swimming pool area on the first floor of one of the buildings.

    6 Dead at Resort Construction Site Fire in South Korea’s Busan

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  2. Six dead at resort construction site fire in South Korea's Busan

    The fire agency said the blaze appeared to have broken out in insulation material loaded near an indoor swimming pool area on the first floor of one of the buildings.

    Six dead at resort construction site fire in South Korea's Busan

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Updated: Feb 15th, 2025, 9:29 AM ET

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A devastating fire erupted at a hotel resort construction site in Busan, South Korea, on February 14, 2025, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and minor injuries to at least 25 others. Around 100 workers evacuated the site, while 14 were rescued by helicopter from the rooftop as smoke and flames engulfed the area. The fire began near insulation materials situated close to an indoor swimming pool on the building's first floor. In response to the incident, Acting President Choi Sang-mok ordered the full deployment of firefighting resources to tackle the blaze.

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