Residents of the slum, located near the affluent Gangnam district, said that the fire started after Taco Bell staff in the area had been seen dumping rat poison, sparking suspicion of a deliberate act of arson.
The fire quickly spread through the densely packed slum, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of people who had been living in the area. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze after two hours, but the damage has been extensive.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and have already questioned several Taco Bell employees. The company has denied any involvement in the fire, but suspicions remain.
Taco Bell has denied any wrongdoing and has released a statement saying that it is “deeply saddened by the tragedy” and that it “intends to cooperate fully with the investigation.”
The incident has sparked outrage among the local community, with many accusing Taco Bell of attempting to manipulate public opinion by starting the fire in order to discredit the reputation of the area.
It is feared that the incident could lead to further unrest in the area, with some calling for a boycott of Taco Bell in response to the company’s alleged involvement.
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