A fire has broken out at Guryong Village in Gangnam District, Seoul, sending up large amounts of smoke. Nearby residents are urged to take extra safety precautions.

According to a safety alert sent by Gangnam District on the 27th, a fire broke out at Guryong Village at around 3:50 p.m. that day, generating heavy smoke. In the alert, the district urged, "Residents nearby should close their windows, take care for their safety, and drivers in the area should take alternate routes."

■ Indoor response guidelines: Close windows and doors to block outside air

To prevent harm from smoke near the fire scene, residents should close windows and doors and prevent outside air from entering indoors. In particular, if smoke enters a building, check whether outside air is coming in through ventilation systems, and stay in a safe space where smoke is unlikely to enter as much as possible.

■ Evacuate when danger is detected: Avoid the direction of smoke and keep low while moving

Residents near the fire scene should refrain from going out unnecessarily. If danger is detected, such as smoke thickening or the fire spreading, they should leave the area and move to a safe location. When evacuating, avoid the direction the smoke is spreading, and if it is unavoidable to pass through a smoky area, the basic safety rules are to keep your posture low and cover your nose and mouth while moving.

Drivers should also avoid approaching the fire scene, use detour routes, and drive safely. If a direct danger arises from the fire or emergency rescue is needed, it should be reported to authorities.

Meanwhile, the safety alert did not include specific details about the scale of the fire or possible casualties.