Fire strikes South Korea’s National Hangeul Museum, causing major damage
A fire erupted at the National Hangeul Museum in Seoul on Saturday, injuring a fire department employee. The fire started on the third floor and rapidly spread to the fourth floor. Firefighters quickly responded, with 140 personnel sent to control the blaze.
During the operation, one firefighter sustained injuries due to falling debris. Fortunately, four employees managed to escape to safety. The museum suffered significant damage, and officials are concerned about the potential loss of precious artifacts.
In response to the disaster, authorities decided to transfer the artifacts from the museum to the National Museum of Korea for safekeeping. The fire has caused considerable damage to the museum, which houses valuable collections related to the Korean alphabet, Hangeul.
Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the flames, but the damage to the museum’s structure and collections remains significant. Local officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
