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A fire broke out at a restaurant near Namgwangju Market in Hak-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, at approximately 10:29 a.m. today (June 13).
Upon receiving the report, fire authorities mobilized 15 pieces of equipment and 52 personnel, successfully extinguishing the blaze in about 20 minutes.
Fortunately, there were no injuries, though about 10 people, including merchants and customers who were inside the restaurant at the time, had to evacuate.
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire started in the restaurant's kitchen.
Fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the property damage.
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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