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Hospital Fire in South Korea Injures 38 People

A fire broke out in a six-storey hospital in Gumi, South Korea, resulting in at least 38 people being injured, according to authorities. The blaze started around 8:10 a.m., and 91 evacuees, including patients, were moved to another nearby hospital.

The injuries reported were minor, mainly smoke inhalation. The fire is believed to have originated outside the first floor of the hospital, spreading to the upper floors along the outer wall. Emergency services conducted search operations, and investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.