Death toll rises in major fire at car parts factory in South Korea

Death toll rises in major fire at car parts factory in South Korea A significant fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has resulted in ten fatalities and left four individuals missing. The blaze, which started with 170 workers on-site, injured 59 others. Firefighters faced challenges entering the building due to structural collapse risks and the presence of potentially explosive sodium.

• Ten people have died in a fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.
• Four people are still missing, and 59 have been injured.
• The fire broke out at approximately 1:17 PM local time with 170 workers inside.
• Nine bodies were found on the third floor and one on the second floor.
• Firefighters were initially unable to enter due to collapse risks and 200kg of sodium.
• A night search began after the building was deemed safe.
• One of the two factory buildings was completely destroyed, while the other continues to burn.
• The President of South Korea has ordered all available resources to be mobilized.