S. Korea's worst fire disaster since 2008

Television footage showed the building consumed by orange flames and issuing dark plumes of smoke. Some people were seen jumping from the building onto air mattresses laid out on the ground.
Television footage showed the building consumed by orange flames and issuing dark plumes of smoke. Some people were seen jumping from the building onto air mattresses laid out on the ground.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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Blaze at fitness centre building in Jecheon spread quickly, leaving many unable to flee