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Then, we will connect with reporters who are at the Daegu accident site to learn more about the situation.
Reporter Hong Seung-yeon, what is the current situation?
<Reporter>
Yes, all the lights are out now, and as you can see, the police and fire department are controlling the scene, so you cannot enter the building.
The police, the National Forensic Service, and the fire department have conducted a joint investigation in relation to the explosion and fire accident from 3 pm a little while ago, and we are waiting for the results of the investigation.
Investigations into arson is also being conducted.
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It is known that the arson suspect has been identified, how is the investigation proceeding?
<Reporter>
Yes, the building that caught fire is on the second floor of a lawyer's office near the Daegu District Court.
Police are investigating the possibility of arson according to eyewitness statements that the flames soared with a loud explosion.
Police said in a briefing that they had secured a CCTV inside the building and identified a man who appeared to be a suspect in the arson.
Police believe that the man brought an object believed to contain flammable materials from his residence to the scene of the accident and used it in the crime.
The arson suspect caught on CCTV is presumed to have died at the scene, but the police are investigating the details.
Police believe that it is highly likely that the man was dissatisfied with the outcome of the lawsuit, sprayed a strong flammable substance on his body and set it on fire.
In addition, it has been identified as a solo crime without an assistant.
Currently, an investigation team has been formed with the head of the Daegu Police Department's criminal division as the team leader to determine the exact motive for the crime.