South Korean factory fire injures at least 55

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 20, 2026 at 10:09 AM

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A fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, injured at least 55 people on Friday, with 24 suffering serious injuries. The National Fire Agency reported the blaze, likely caused by an explosion, broke out around 1:18 pm. Authorities are searching for at least 14 people believed to have been inside the factory when the fire started. The fire destroyed a factory building, hindering firefighting efforts due to concerns about its structural integrity. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading and to remove approximately 200kg of highly reactive chemicals from the site.

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South Korea

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