At least 500 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes homes in Slums of Gangnam in The capital of South Korea, Seoul on Friday, as a result of huge firethe authorities said.
Video posted online It showed flames burning across the village of Koryeong, a shantytown in shadows of high-rise Luxury towers in Gangnam district in Seoul, which was made Famous rapper Dress up global hit “Gangnam Style”.
The fire, which started around 6:30 am, is believed to have burned out down about 60 homes But it was put out by noon, according to authorities.
There were no reports of injuries cause of the fire Still unknownthat they added.
“We think of Pregnancy out Further investigation of the case “Choi Jae-“youngAnd official From the headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Department in the capital, Seoul, to the French News Agency (Agence France Presse).
Residents said they were not surprised by the fire.
“There was a lot of safety interests in the community when it comes to fireand it appears like They were never properly recognized” by the authorities Lee Won-chul, 65, who has lived in the village for 30, told AFP.
“The houses are very old, the electrical wiring is dangerous and poorly managed, and sparks inside the houses were as well common,” He said.
Since 2012, the village hit With at least eight fires, the Gangnam district of Seoul officethe local authority that supervises areatold AFP.
The settlement was formed around 1988 by squatters who had been evacuated from other areas of flood in Push the nation to develop its capital city ahead of hosting the Olympics.
There were about 550 families remaining in Guryong like of last yearaccording to data from the country-run Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation, with Many believe that they live with Little or no proper sanitation.
The village is about to cap removed like possible Attractive luxury world of Gangnam – A well-known upscale area for Boutiques and luxury apartments.
South Korea is trying to address social disparity f last year Moved to ban cramped basement apartments made Made famous by an Academy Award winner movie “Parasite” after four people Sinking in Underground homes during floods.
Many fires broke out in the pastBut he first The time houses have already burned down,” Lee told AFP.
“I’m not sure If those who I lost them homes will be allowed to build Once againas the structures were unauthorized huts begin with. “
