South Korea: Emergency crews responding to fire at an office building near Daegu District Court in Daegu City June 9

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a fire near the Daegu District Court in Daegu City June 9. Police are investigating the exact cause of the fire. The blaze has killed at least seven people and injured 35 others.

Authorities will probably maintain increased security in the area; roadblocks are likely to facilitate the ongoing response. Localized transport disruptions are likely to continue through June 9. Lingering disruptions will likely continue once emergency responders extinguish the fire, as investigators inspect the incident.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Allow additional time to reach destinations in the affected area through June 9. Consider remaining indoors if affected by heavy smoke, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.