South Korea: Blaze at auto parts factory kills 11

Around 170 people were working at the plant in Daejeon when the fire began to spread rapidly. Workers were seen jumping from windows to escape the flames.

At least 14 die in South Korea fire at car parts factory

Fourteen people died and 25 were seriously injured in a fire at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon, fire authorities said ⁠on Saturday. The fire broke out around lunchtime on Friday and was contained ‌by 11.48pm, the safety ministry said. Another 35 people suffered minor injuries, the fire authorities added. As of Saturday morning, 28 people were sent to hospital, and four of them had surgery for broken bones and other injuries. Fire officials said the factory was owned b...

By Associated Press

At least 10 dead in South Korea car plant fire

Another 59 people suffered injuries, with 25 in a critical condition, an official said

10 dead in South Korea car plant fire

A fire at a South Korea car parts plant killed 10 people, the Yonhap news agency reported early Saturday citing authorities, with rescuers still searching for four missing. A total of 170 workers were in the plant when the fire started, Yonhap reported.

Fire at Korean car parts factory kills at least 11, injures 59, 3 still missing - The Straits Times

Fire at Korean car parts factory kills at least 11, injures 59, 3 still missing  The Straits Times

14 dead, 59 injured in South Korea car plant fire

Fourteen people were killed in a fire in a car parts factory in South Korea that also injured 59 others, authorities told AFP on Saturday, updating a previous toll of 11 fatalities. Fire crews were initially unable to enter the factory in the central city of Daejeon to look for survivors due to the risk of the building collapsing. The response was also hampered by sodium stored at the site, which can explode if improperly handled, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. Around 170 work...

By none@none.com (AFP)

11 people killed at car parts plant fire in Daejeon

At least 11 people have been killed in a large-scale fire at an automobile parts plant in the central city of Daejeon, authorities said Saturday. Rescue workers recovered the remains of the 11th victim from the charred wreckage of the plant around Saturday noon, they said. Three others remain missing, and at least 59 people were injured in the explosion, including two firefighters. A total of 170 workers were inside the plant when the fire was reported at around 1:17 p.m. on Friday. Firefighters

By The Korea Herald

10 Killed, 59 Injured In South Korea Car Plant Fire

South Korea car plant fire: A total of 170 workers were in the plant when the fire started, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency.

Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 10, injures 59, 4 missing

Videos and photos from the scene showed thick gray smoke billowing from the complex and some workers jumping from a building.

10 dead, 4 unaccounted for in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon - Yonhap News Agency

10 dead, 4 unaccounted for in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon  Yonhap News Agency