Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 53

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By KIM TONG-HYUNGMarch 20, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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A fire at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, on Friday, March 20, 2026, injured at least 53 people, 24 seriously. The fire, reported at 1:17 p.m., quickly spread through the factory, reportedly after an explosion, destroying one building. Authorities are searching for 14 people still unaccounted for who are believed to have been inside the facility when the fire broke out. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Over 250 firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the scene, working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading. President Lee Jae Myung has called for full mobilization of resources to support the rescue efforts.

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