A devastating fire broke out at an automotive parts manufacturing facility in South Korea, leaving 50 workers injured with 35 in serious condition. Emergency officials have launched a nationwide response to combat the flames and rescue trapped employees.
DAEJEON, South Korea – Emergency crews are battling a massive industrial fire that has left 50 workers injured at an automotive parts manufacturing plant in South Korea, according to reports from Yonhap News Agency on Friday.
The blaze erupted at the facility located in Daejeon, a city situated approximately 99 miles south of Seoul. Of the 50 injured workers, 35 have sustained serious injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
South Korean fire officials have issued a nationwide emergency mobilization order to combat the dangerous flames. Nearly 240 emergency responders have been dispatched to the scene to fight the fire and conduct rescue operations.
Authorities are expressing grave concerns that the casualty count may continue to climb as firefighting efforts continue.
The country’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has issued direct orders emphasizing that rescuing human lives must remain the absolute top priority in the emergency response, according to Yonhap’s reporting.
Officials from the National Fire Agency were not immediately available to provide additional details when contacted by phone.
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