14 confirmed dead in fire at South Korean auto parts plant
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- South Korean rescue teams recovered the remains of 14 people from a fire and explosion at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, with 59 others injured, including 25 seriously.
- The fire broke out Friday afternoon at Anjun Industrial, rapidly spreading and causing workers to jump from the building to escape; over 500 emergency personnel were involved in containment and rescue efforts.
- The blaze destroyed a factory building, initially inaccessible due to collapse risks, and searches involved firefighting robots and safety inspections to locate missing workers, all of whom have now been accounted for.
- President Lee Jae Myung visited the site, meeting victims' families and emphasizing safety measures to prevent further structural collapse during ongoing operations.
- Firefighters
