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Officials say 14 were killed in fire at South Korean auto parts plant
At least 59 people were injured in the fire, which may have been worsened by 220 pounds of reactive chemicals found on site, officials said.
- A fire, likely triggered by an explosion, tore through an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, killing 14 people and injuring at least 59 others, with dozens hospitalized.
- Over 500 emergency personnel responded, but rescue efforts were initially delayed due to fears the building could collapse; firefighters used robots and special equipment to safely enter and search for victims.
- The exact cause is still under investigation, but the fire spread rapidly amid the presence of large amounts of reactive chemicals, and some injuries occurred as workers tried to escape, including jumping from the building.
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A fire at an auto parts factory in South Korea has killed 14 people and injured nearly 60 others. Firefighters said all the missing are now known after a search operation in the rubble of the three-story building. Nam Deuk-woo, the fire chief, said the fire had spread so quickly that when firefighters arrived, workers had begun jumping out of windows. About 170 workers are believed to have been inside the factory when the fire was reported. Fire…
Dozens of people were injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is unclear. Investigations have been initiated. Head of State demands better health and safety.
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