Police investigating the cause of the fire at the Jongno-gu office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, which occurred early today (9th), are focusing on confirming the facts with the possibility of burning down due to electric heater problems.

According to the Seoul Jongno Police Station, "I guess it was the first time I had spoken in 301, based on the results of the first on-site identification that it is estimated to have been ignited at the third floor of the Gosiwon, and the witness statement that it saw fire at 301."

"I woke up early in the morning and woke up and watched a fire in the electric heater after I turned on the electric heater and went to the bathroom," resident A resident A told police.

Police said 6 of the 7 dead were identified through fingerprints and the identity of the other 1 is being confirmed.

The police will conduct a joint assessment with the relevant authorities at 10 am tomorrow.