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South Korea: A violent fire at an automobile factory leaves at least 10 dead and more than 60 injured

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Corée du Sud : Un violent incendie dans une usine automobile fait au moins 10 morts et plus de soixante blessés

A fire at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, killed 10 people and injured 59 others on Friday. Emergency services remain on the scene due to the presence of explosive materials.

The images are impressive! A deadly fire struck an auto parts factory in Daejeon, central South Korea, on Friday, killing ten people and injuring 59, according to reports from the Yonhap news agency, citing local authorities.

The fire broke out around 1:00 PM (5:00 AM in Paris) while 170 workers were inside the industrial site. The exact circumstances of the fire remain unknown at this time.

Presence of explosive materials

Emergency services encountered difficulties in responding quickly due to a risk of building collapse, which delayed firefighters' access to certain areas of the factory.

WATCH: Massive plumes of smoke due to massive fire at auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.
At least 50 people were injured, 35 of them seriously, according to Yonhap. Others feared missing.
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The facility also contained approximately 200 kilograms of sodium, a potentially explosive substance if mishandled, according to Yonhap. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung ordered the mobilization of all available personnel and equipment for the rescue operation.

Auteur: 20Minutes
Publié le: Samedi 21 Mars 2026

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