At the villa in Seongsu-dong, Seoul...Three residents inhale smoke.

A fire broke out in the basement of a villa on the first basement floor and two floors above ground in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, at around 4:30 a.m. today (22nd), and it was extinguished in 30 minutes.

Eight residents were evacuated from the fire, and three of them were hospitalized for inhaling smoke.

Fire authorities believe the fire started from the hot air fan and are investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.