"Please save me". A lot of guests are reporting.Firefighters' Judgment Saved 52 Lives [Now News]

A fire broke out at a six-story commercial building in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, early on the 17th, but 52 people, including guests, were rescued safely thanks to the prompt judgment and response of Park Hong-kyu, a veteran firefighter with 31 years of experience.

The fire, which started at the restaurant on the first floor, was accompanied by strong smoke, and dozens of guests were asleep in the 5th and 6th floor accommodations at the time, raising fears of major casualties.

Team leader Park, who broke the window in a situation of severe heat and smoke, produced heat and smoke and secured the rescue team's access road to lead the rescue quickly. During the rescue of

, some guests were evacuated using air mats, which was a result of the reinforced training that was taught by the Bucheon Hotel fire disaster three months ago.

Team leader Park explained that the death of seven people in the disaster at the time was the standard for this response.

In the fire, 31 people who showed symptoms of simple smoke inhalation were taken to the hospital, and there were two seriously injured, but it was reported that their lives were not affected.

Police and fire authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

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