Fire engulfs U.S. military warehouse in Busan; no casualties
On Thursday, a fire broke out at a U.S. military warehouse in the port city of Busan. According to information provided by the authorities, no casualties were reported, as noted by the South Korean Yonhap agency.
1:41 PM EDT, October 24, 2024
Local officials reported the fire at 5:31 AM Eastern Time. According to the agency, the flames ignited at the United States Forces Korea warehouse in Busan, about 200 miles southeast of Seoul.
Over 160 firefighters and 51 pieces of firefighting equipment were mobilized for the operation.
Preliminary reports suggest that the fire likely started due to hydraulic work being carried out at the facility.
An hour and a half into the operation, just before 6:55 AM Eastern Time, the fire authorities in Busan raised the threat level. Consequently, additional equipment and personnel from nearby towns were called in. According to the Yonhap agency, firefighters from 8 of the 11 nearby fire departments were brought to the site.
Tension on the Korean Peninsula
The situation on the Korean Peninsula remains extremely tense, linked to the presence of Northern soldiers in Russia. Kim Jong Un's troops are reportedly supporting the Russian army in battles on the front lines in Ukraine.
If special units of North Korea's military are on the front lines in Ukraine, Seoul will have to respond based on Pyongyang's actions, stated South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday. He assured that his country will continue to support Ukraine.
