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A fire broke out at a KB Kookmin Bank branch in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, on January 20, 2026, prompting a full-scale response from fire authorities. As of 10:03 AM KST, the fire department had issued a ‘Response Level 1’ alert, deploying all available personnel and equipment to the scene.
Fire at KB Kookmin bank in Bucheon
The fire originated on the fourth floor of the KB Kookmin Bank Sinjung-dong Complete Financial Center, a five-story building located in Jung-dong, Bucheon City, at approximately 8:57 AM KST.Initial reports indicated smoke emanating from the building’s electrical distribution panel on the fourth floor.
Firefighters responded with over 90 personnel and more than 30 units of equipment, including fire trucks. The ‘Response Level 1’ alert signifies a major incident requiring the full mobilization of the local fire department.
Evacuation and Current Status
As of the latest reports, 51 individuals, including bank staff and customers, safely evacuated the building before the arrival of emergency services. There have been no reports of injuries.
According to a fire department official,the rapid escalation of the fire necessitated the issuance of the ‘Response Level 1’ alert