A tragic fire at a hotel in South Korea has claimed the lives of seven individuals, with at least 12 others currently receiving treatment for fire-related injuries. The incident occurred at a nine-story property located in Bucheon, a city just west of the capital, Seoul.
Fire officials have indicated that the absence of sprinklers may have exacerbated the situation, as the fire started in an unoccupied room on the 8th floor. Despite not spreading extensively, the lack of sprinklers allowed toxic smoke to quickly fill the upper floors, leading to the majority of the victims being discovered on the eighth and ninth floors.
