A fire broke out at a factory in Bucheon, South Korea, where flammable liquids may have contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. Eight people were injured, including six firefighters. Authorities discovered approximately 100 containers, each holding up to 20 liters of petroleum products and other Class IV hazardous materials. The factory did not have a permit to handle hazardous materials, but it remains unclear if such a permit was required for the substances found on site. Investigators are still determining the exact cause of the fire.
A fire at a metal parts coating factory in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, revealed the presence of approximately 100 containers holding flammable substances, despite the facility having no record of a permit to handle hazardous materials. The incident occurred on Friday morning at a five-story building located in Ojeong-gu's Naedong neighborhood. The fire started around 8:38 a.m. on the third floor and was extinguished by 11:06 a.m., lasting just over two hours. Eight individuals were injured, including six firefighters and two factory workers. Two of the firefighters sustained serious injuries, with one suffering cardiac arrest and being transported to the hospital. The other has since regained consciousness. According to local fire officials, the containers contained petroleum products and other Class IV hazardous materials. Each container had a capacity of 20 liters, totaling about 2,000 liters. However, the actual volume of substances present remains unclear. Authorities are still determining whether the materials found at the site required a permit. The absence of a permit for handling hazardous materials raises questions about compliance with safety regulations. These regulations specify designated quantities for different types of hazardous materials, above which storage and handling require authorization. While the factory had an automatic fire detection system, it lacked sprinklers, a requirement that would apply if its floor area exceeded certain thresholds. Fire authorities are collaborating with police and other agencies to investigate the exact cause of the fire, how the hazardous materials were stored and handled, and why the flames spread so quickly. Governor Choo Mi-ae of Gyeonggi Province visited the site and expressed gratitude for the firefighters' efforts, emphasizing the need for enhanced prevention measures and education regarding hazardous substances in industrial settings.
A fire occurred in Bucheon, South Korea, where 100 containers of petroleum products were discovered at the scene. These containers did not have any records of permits related to hazardous materials.
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A fire broke out at a factory in Bucheon, South Korea, where flammable liquids may have contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. Eight people were injured, including six firefighters. Authorities discovered approximately 100 containers, each holding up to 20 liters of petroleum products and other Class IV hazardous materials. The factory did not have a permit to handle hazardous materials, but it remains unclear if such a permit was required for the substances found on site. Investigators are still determining the exact cause of the fire.
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