INCHEON — A fire broke out at about 8:44 p.m. on the 19th in the first basement level of a multi-unit home in Seoknam-dong, Seohae District, Incheon, and was extinguished 28 minutes later.
A man in his 40s who lived in the building suffered second-degree burns to his chest and arms and inhaled smoke. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
The fire burned about 20 square meters inside the home along with household goods, causing property damage estimated by the fire department at 4.8 million won — 3.6 million won in real estate and 1.2 million won in movable property. The blaze was fully put out at about 9:12 p.m.
Fire authorities deployed 23 pieces of equipment and 64 personnel to fight the fire.
Police and fire authorities believe the flames started near a mattress on a bed in the main bedroom and are investigating the exact cause.