[breaking news] the fire at the u.s. military base in busan...upgraded to response level 2

[Anchor]
Fire authorities are working to extinguish a fire at a U.S. military unit in Busan.

The fire authorities issued the second stage of response at around 8 p.m. to mobilize all firepower from 8 to 11 nearby fire stations.

So far, no casualties have been found.

For more information, I'll connect you to a reporter.

Reporter Kim Dahyun!

[Reporter]
A fire broke out in the 55th supply window of the U.S. Army in Beomil-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, around 6:30 p.m. this evening.

It is a place to store military supplies from the U.S. Forces Korea.

Fire authorities believe a fire broke out inside a freezer at a U.S. military base.

It was found that the fire was reported about an hour after the workers who completed the construction left the site.

Let's watch the video filmed by the YTN reporters.

Flames completely cover the building and black smoke rises into the sky.

The warehouse next to Busan Port was all in flames.

There is an apartment complex near the fire site, and there are cars on the road.

The smoke is spreading toward the road and the apartment.

Let's listen to the neighbors.

[Fire Witness: We came out for a walk, and you know the black smoke? Let's take a look first. One fire truck, two fire trucks each. It's evolved to a certain extent. I can't even see the embers. But when we just shot the video, the fire suddenly grew like this.]

The resident also explained that the fire seemed to spread further due to the strong wind, and that there was also a loud and small "pop" sound.

At around 8 p.m., the fire department is working on extinguishing the fire by raising the response stage to the second stage, which mobilizes the firepower of 8 to 11 nearby fire stations.

Fortunately, no casualties have been found yet.

Fire authorities will investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage as soon as it is extinguished.

In Busan City, a fire broke out in the 55th supply window, causing a large amount of smoke and dust, so nearby residents sent disaster texts asking them to pay attention to window crackdowns and safety accidents.

Fire authorities are working to extinguish the fire as a fire broke out at the 55th supply window of the U.S. Army, which stores U.S. military supplies, in Beomil-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, at around 6:30 p.m.

Fire authorities believe the fire started in a freezer here.

Currently, the fire department has upgraded the response stage to two and is working on extinguishing it.

It has been found that there have been no casualties yet.

I'll let you know the details as soon as I get in.

So far, the Ministry of Social Affairs has informed you.