Police begin on-site probe into suspected arson at apartment building in Seoul
The National Forensic Service conducts an on-site inspection to determine the cause of a fire at an apartment building in Seoul, April 21. Yonhap
Police on Tuesday launched an on-site probe into the cause of a fire at an apartment building in Seoul, which left a 61-year-old man who is believed to be behind the suspected arson dead and six others injured, officials said.
The Seoul Gwanak Police Station said it conducted a joint inspection with the fire service and other relevant agencies to determine the exact cause of the incident.
The fire occurred on the fourth floor of the 21-story apartment building in Bongcheon-dong early Monday.
The 61-year-old man was found dead in the hallway of the same building.
Police plan to request an autopsy of the body of the suspected arsonist to determine the cause of his death.
Media reports have said the man started the fire on purpose due to noise complaint issues in the apartment, and are looking into the exact motives.