The fire in the underground parking lot of the Mirae Asset Center One building in Suha-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, was completely extinguished after 2 hours and 30 minutes.
According to the fire authorities, a fire broke out around 5:28 p.m. on the 7th floor of the underground Mirae Asset Center One building in Suha-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The fire was completely extinguished around 8 p.m., approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes later. There were no reported injuries.
The flames reportedly originated from waste paper in the recycling area near the parking lot ventilation facility. As the fire caused the building's elevators to malfunction, it is reported that over 1,500 people, including employees of the tenant companies, evacuated via the stairs.
The fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.