South Korea: Officials responding to a fire at Kolon Seacloud Hotel in Busan June 20

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a fire at Kolon Seacloud Hotel in Haeundae District, Busan, June 20, and are evacuating the building. Reports indicate that the blaze started at around 09:33 in the hotel's basement. At least six people are injured.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security in the area in the coming hours; road closures are likely to facilitate the ongoing response, resulting in localized transport disruptions. Lingering disruptions will likely continue once emergency responders extinguish the fire and 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 over the coming hours. 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.