Construction site catches fire in South Korea, leaving at least 6 dead

A fire broke out at a resort construction site in the South Korean city of Busan on Friday, killing at least six people, fire officials said

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Six dead at resort construction site fire in South Korea's Busan

Six people have died in a fire at a hotel resort construction site in South Korea’s port city of Busan, according to the city’s fire agency.
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Fire at Busan Resort Construction Site Kills 6

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At Least 9 Dead in South After Rainstorm Pounds the Region

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At least 10 dead after powerful storm brings high winds, flash floods across the South

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North Korea issues warning after U.S. sub docks in South Korea

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At least 10 dead in US floods and heavy rain

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China’s construction of coal-fired power plants reaches highest in a decade

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