Daegu office fire
| Date | June 9, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Daegu, South Korea |
| Type | Arson (suspected) |
| Deaths | 7 (including the suspect) |
| Non-fatal injuries | 49 |
On 9 June 2022, a fire caused by a suspected
office building in Daegu, South Korea, killing seven people and injuring 49 others. Among the dead was the suspected arsonist, who was reported to have started the fire in a lawyer's office.[1]
The suspect had previously filed a complaint at a lawyer's office before the fire, and was recorded by
CCTV footage carrying what looked like flammable materials. The fire broke out after he entered the office on the second floor.[2] The flames were eventually put out in around 20 minutes by a team of 120 firefighters.[2]
See also
- Daegu subway fire, another act of arson in Daegu
References
- ^ "Fire caused by suspected arson in S. Korea kills at least 7". AP NEWS. 2022-06-09. Archived from the original on 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ a b "Daegu fire: Seven killed in suspected arson attack in South Korea". BBC News. 2022-06-09. Archived from the original on 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
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