South Korean factory fire injures at least 55

A fire at a car parts factory in South Korea’s central city of Daejeon injured at least 55 people on Friday, with officials warning the toll could rise. The National Fire Agency said 24 were seriously hurt in a blaze likely caused by an explosion. Officials could not immediately confirm whether any of the injured were in life-threatening condition. Nam Deuk-woo, fire chief of the city’s Daedeok district, said authorities were searching for at least 14 other people believed to have been inside...

By Associated Press

Fire at car parts factory in Korea leaves 55 injured, more than a dozen unaccounted for - The Straits Times

Fire at car parts factory in Korea leaves 55 injured, more than a dozen unaccounted for  The Straits Times

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

Ten people have been killed and four others are still reported missing in a large fire at a car parts plant in Daejeon, authorities said Saturday. Another 59 people suffered serious or slight injuries. Firefighters have been searching for the four people who were unaccounted for when the blaze started. One of the bodies was found on the second floor of the factory and nine others were found on the third floor, according to authorities. A total of 170 workers were inside the plant when the fire w

By The Korea Herald

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.