Trending Now - Tragic South Korean Factory Blaze Leaves 14 Dead, Many Hurt
WHO:
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called for the full mobilization of personnel and equipment to contain the fire and carry out rescue operations.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, President Lee Jae Myung, National Fire Agency of South Korea
WHAT:
Rescue workers recovered the remains of 14 people from the wreckage of the auto parts factory.
At least 59 others were injured in the fire, with 25 people reported to be seriously injured.
More than 500 firefighters, police, and emergency personnel were deployed to contain the fire and conduct rescue operations.
Nine of the deceased were found in what is believed to have been a gym on the third floor, while three were located near a water tank on the second floor.
As of March 22nd, 2026, 28 people were hospitalized, with four undergoing surgeries for broken bones and other injuries.
Over 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of highly reactive chemicals were recovered from the site.
Videos and photos showed some workers jumping from the building to escape the fire.
Video from the scene showed thick gray smoke billowing from the complex.
Officials could not immediately confirm whether any of the 35 seriously injured individuals were in life-threatening condition.
At least 10 people were killed and at least 50 people were injured in a fire at an auto parts factory.
35 people were reported to be seriously hurt.
More than 200 firefighters and 70 vehicles were deployed to fight the blaze.
WHERE:
The incident occurred in a car parts factory located in the central city of Daejeon, South Korea.
WHEN:
The fire was reported on March 20th, 2026, at about 1:18 p.m.
The fire was reported on March 21st, 2026, at about 1:17 p.m.
The fire was reported on March 21st, 2026, at about 1:17 p.m.
WHY:
The cause of the fire was not immediately clear, and officials warned that the number of casualties could rise.
HOW:
The National Fire Agency mobilized personnel and equipment to contain the fire and carry out rescue operations.
(UPDATED March 21, 2026 13:15 UTC)
Rescue workers have recovered the remains of 14 people from the wreckage of an auto parts factory that caught fire last Monday, injuring at least 59 others, with 25 reported to be seriously hurt. More than 500 firefighters, police, and emergency personnel were deployed to contain the blaze and assist in rescue operations, while videos showed some workers jumping from the building to escape the flames. As of March 22, 2026, 28 people remain hospitalized, with four undergoing surgeries for injuries, and over 100 kilograms of highly reactive chemicals were also recovered from the site.
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(UPDATED March 21, 2026 05:19 UTC)
A significant fire broke out at a complex in South Korea around 1:17 p.m. today, prompting Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to call for the full mobilization of personnel and equipment for rescue operations. Video footage from the scene shows thick gray smoke billowing into the air, while officials are still working to confirm the condition of the 35 individuals who were seriously injured. As of now, there is no immediate word on whether any of those injured are in life-threatening condition.
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(UPDATED March 21, 2026 03:38 UTC)
A devastating fire at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has resulted in at least 10 fatalities and over 50 injuries, with 35 people reported to be seriously hurt. The blaze, which was reported around 1:17 p.m. today, prompted the National Fire Agency to deploy more than 200 firefighters and 70 vehicles to combat the flames and assist with rescue efforts. While the cause of the fire remains unclear, officials have cautioned that the number of casualties may increase as the situation develops.