(Korea, 28th) — A gas explosion occurred on the morning of the 27th at a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna) in Changheung-myeon, Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, resulting in the emergency evacuation of 72 people and a total of 28 injuries, three of whom were seriously hurt. Fortunately, no fire broke out.
According to comprehensive reports from Korean media, local police received the report that at 10:17 am on the 27th, an explosion had occurred at the jjimjilbang in Changheung-myeon, Yangju. At the time, there were a total of 72 people inside, including customers and staff, and the scene fell into turmoil. Police and firefighters urgently dispatched 17 pieces of equipment and 42 personnel for rescue.
The explosion caused 28 injuries, and three severely injured were sent to hospital. Among the injured, a male staff member in his 60s suffered a serious head injury, while two other customers had injuries to their heads and waists. The other 25 sustained minor injuries. Emergency personnel and hospitals are currently treating the victims.
According to the initial investigation, the incident may have resulted from an employee accidentally causing a gas explosion while using liquefied petroleum gas to burn firewood in the charcoal kiln area. However, the exact cause is still under investigation. Authorities are currently clarifying the cause of the accident and whether there were lapses in safety within the establishment.
According to comprehensive reports from Korean media, local police received the report that at 10:17 am on the 27th, an explosion had occurred at the jjimjilbang in Changheung-myeon, Yangju. At the time, there were a total of 72 people inside, including customers and staff, and the scene fell into turmoil. Police and firefighters urgently dispatched 17 pieces of equipment and 42 personnel for rescue.
The explosion caused 28 injuries, and three severely injured were sent to hospital. Among the injured, a male staff member in his 60s suffered a serious head injury, while two other customers had injuries to their heads and waists. The other 25 sustained minor injuries. Emergency personnel and hospitals are currently treating the victims.
According to the initial investigation, the incident may have resulted from an employee accidentally causing a gas explosion while using liquefied petroleum gas to burn firewood in the charcoal kiln area. However, the exact cause is still under investigation. Authorities are currently clarifying the cause of the accident and whether there were lapses in safety within the establishment.