A fire occurs at Saeum Church in Goyang, Gyeyang-gu on the 2nd afternoon, and firefighters are suppressing the blaze. /Courtesy of Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters.

A fire broke out at a church in Guri City, Gyeonggi Province, and the flames were contained after about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Around 6:12 p.m. on the 2nd, a fire broke out at a church located in Gyomun-dong, Guri City, prompting the evacuation of over 100 people. It is understood that they had gathered to attend the Wednesday service scheduled for 7:20 p.m.

The fire authorities issued a Level 1 response and mobilized 28 pieces of equipment and 70 personnel, initiating the initial suppression around 7:56 p.m.

However, the fire department is maintaining the response level due to concerns about potential casualties from smoke inhalation.

The police and fire department plan to investigate the exact cause of the incident and the extent of property damage as soon as the fire suppression is completed.

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