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The Busan Subway fire refers to the fire that happened on July 16, 2014 in Busan, South Korea. The fire happened at the City Hall Station at 5:41 p.m. during which 5 people were injured[1][2] and 400 more were evacuated.[3] According to the Korean police, the fire happened due to faulty wiring which linked air conditioner to the external power supply. The Metro began operating again as normal by 6:55 p.m.[4]

References

  1. ^ "5 injured, hundreds evacuate in Busan subway fire". Yonhap. GlobalPost. July 17, 2014. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. ^ "5 injured, hundreds evacuate in Busan subway fire". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on July 17, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  3. ^ "Fire breaks out in S.Korean subway train". CNTV. July 17, 2014. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  4. ^ "400 Evacuated in Busan Subway Fire". The Chosun Ilbo. July 18, 2014. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.


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