Warning over excessive sodium metal was issued to Daejeon factory before deadly fire: report

The automobile manufacturing company in Daejeon that was scorched by a factory fire that left 74 casualties on Friday had reportedly received a warning from fire authorities over excessive levels of sodium metal deposits in the premises, prior to the deadly accident. SBS reported Monday that the Daedeok Fire Station had verified the violation after a tip-off last month. Officials said they confirmed the violation of the Act on the Safety Control of Hazardous Substances and issued corresponding m

By The Korea Herald