Seoul, Jumada I 3, 1439, Jan 20, 2018, SPA -- Five people were killed and four hospitalized Saturday in an alleged arson attack at a motel in downtown Seoul. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. at a two-story motel in the Jongno district, according to fire officials. Five people at the motel died, and four were taken to a nearby hospital. Among the injured, two were reportedly in severe condition, Yonhap News Agency reported. The fire was first reported to the police by a 53-year-old man who claimed to have set it ablaze himself. The person, who works as a delivery man at a nearby restaurant, was arrested on-site. Police said the suspect was inebriated when arrested. Investigators found out that the suspect purchased 10 liters of gas at a nearby gas station. According to statements by witnesses, the man is believed to have carried out the attack in a fit of rage after he was denied use of the motel. --SPA 15:11 LOCAL TIME 12:11 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w591742