Death toll rises in major fire at car parts factory in South Korea
In a major fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, ten people have died according to the latest data, while four are still missing, local authorities announced.
TL;DR
- 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.