Jecheon building fire
| Date | 21 December 2017 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Duson Sporium |
| Location | Jecheon, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°08′25″N 128°11′58″E / 37.14028°N 128.19944°E |
| Type | Structure fire |
| Cause | Faulty wiring |
| First reporter | Jecheon Fire Department |
| Deaths | 29 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 36 |
A major fire occurred on 21 December 2017, at the Duson Sporium sport center (두손스포리움, Duson Seupolium) in Jecheon, South Korea, killing at least 29 people and injuring another 36. Twenty of those killed were trapped in a sauna on the second floor of the building, which also housed a variety of other commercial establishments including a gym, a golf practice facility, and a number of restaurants.
Around 20 people were rescued from the roof. Preliminary reports indicated that victims were incapacitated by toxic smoke, which was produced so quickly that they were unable to evacuate; smoke inhalation was also the cause of many injuries. Rescue operations were delayed due to the continued presence of toxic gas and exceptionally thick smoke.