An inferno erupted on Friday morning at a luxury hotel construction site in Busan, tragically leading to six deaths and injuring 25 others. The fire broke out around 10:50 a.m. local time, reportedly originating in the swimming pool area of the 12-story Banyan Tree resort, which was nearing completion. Fire officials stated that when they arrived, ominous plumes of dark smoke were billowing from the building, hampering evacuation efforts. The six victims were found unconscious near the source of the blaze due to hazardous insulation material that was ablaze, creating toxic fumes. Emergency responders acted swiftly, rescuing 14 individuals stranded on the rooftop and stabilizing the situation by 1:30 p.m. Hundreds of firefighters, along with over 120 fire trucks, were deployed to combat the fast-spreading flames. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and the hotel's owners, the Banyan Group, a company based in Singapore, have yet to comment. As this situation continues to develop, concerns mount over the safety protocols at construction sites.
Tragic Inferno Claims Lives at Busan Luxury Hotel Construction Site
Tragic Inferno Claims Lives at Busan Luxury Hotel Construction Site
A devastating fire at a Banyan Tree resort under construction in Busan, South Korea, has resulted in six fatalities and numerous injuries.
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