Six dead and 25 injured at construction site fire in South Korea
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A fire at a hotel resort construction site in, has resulted in six fatalities and left over two dozen individuals injured.
The fire started around 10:50 a.m. local time on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Banyan Tree Hotel construction site, which encompasses three buildings of 12 stories each. The fire is believed to have originated from insulation materials stored near an indoor swimming pool on the first floor of one of the structures.
Emergency responders evacuated approximately 100 workers from the site, with 14 individuals rescued via helicopter after seeking refuge on the rooftop. Among the injured, about 25 people sustained minor injuries, primarily from smoke inhalation. The Busan Fire Department deployed a large-scale response, working diligently for over two hours to extinguish the flames.
In response to the incident, South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok has directed all available resources to aid in firefighting efforts and ensure the safety of those affected. An investigation into the exact cause of the fire is currently underway.
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