A major fire tore through Guryong Village, a low-income pocket in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district, before being fully extinguished after eight hours.
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Around 300 residents had to be evacuated as firefighters and more than 100 vehicles battled the blaze. No casualties were reported.
The village, home to around 336 households and slated for high-rise redevelopment, has long been vulnerable due to its densely packed, flammable homes.
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