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

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 21, 2026 at 11:44 AM

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A fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, resulted in at least 14 deaths and 25 serious injuries on Friday. The fire, which broke out around lunchtime, was contained late Friday night. In addition to the fatalities and serious injuries, 35 people sustained minor injuries, and 28 were hospitalized, with four requiring surgery. The factory is owned by Anjun Industrial, a supplier of engine valves for companies including Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

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South Korea

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