Fire at South Korean commercial building kills at least 20

At least 20 people were killed and more than 24 others injured in a fire this evening at a commercial building in Jecheon city, South Korea.

Firefighters at the scene. Photo: Yonhap

The fire department said the fire started from a car parked in the building's basement, the Korea Herald reported.

The fire then spread rapidly and engulfed the 8-story building - which had many dining and entertainment services, including a fitness center, sauna, restaurant...

About 20 fire engines and more than 50 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The building burned black after the fire. Photo: Yonhap

Authorities said most of the victims were found in saunas on the second and third floors of the building.

Yonhap news agency reported that President Moon Jae-in has ordered a thorough investigation into the fire.

According to Tuoi Tre