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At least 14 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory
Almost 60 injured in blaze in Daejeon with footage seemingly showing people jumping from burning building to escape
TL;DR
- 14 people died and almost 60 were injured in a fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.
- Firefighters were delayed in their response due to fears of building collapse and the need to remove reactive chemicals.
- Some workers jumped from the burning building to escape the blaze.
- Nine of the deceased were found in a third-floor locker room/gym.
- The factory was owned by Anjun Industrial, a supplier for Hyundai and Kia.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation, with one witness reporting hearing an explosion.
- This is the deadliest factory fire in South Korea since a 2024 incident at a lithium battery plant.