Fire engulfs Seoul’s last shanty-town, forcing hundreds to evacuate A fire has ravaged Guryong Village, Seoul’s last shanty-town, engulfing homes and forcing hundreds to evacuate. The tightly packed, flammable structures make the area highly vulnerable to fires. Despite the danger, no injuries have been reported.
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Fire engulfs Seoul’s last shanty-town, forcing hundreds to evacuate
A fire has torn through Guryong Village, Seoul’s last shanty-town, forcing more than 100 people to evacuate, though no injuries have been reported. The shanty-town is vulnerable to fires because of its tightly packed homes and highly flammable building materials.
Published On 27 Oct 2026
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