June 24th 2024.
A devastating fire broke out at a lithium battery factory located near the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea on Monday. The tragic incident claimed the lives of 16 people, while seven were injured and six are still missing, according to officials.
Rescue teams immediately sprang into action and began scouring the premises of the factory, which is situated in Hwaseong City, a short distance from Seoul. In a televised update, local fire official Kim Jin-young revealed that the bodies of the victims were discovered during this meticulous search.
Kim also shared that most of the missing individuals were foreigners, including Chinese nationals. In the midst of the chaos, the rescue team managed to track the mobile phone signals of the missing persons, leading them to the second floor of the factory. Kim further added that a witness had reported the fire starting from an explosion of batteries as workers were carrying out their routine tasks of inspecting and packaging.
While the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, Kim mentioned that the unfortunate victims may have been unable to evacuate via the stairs to the ground. The factory had a total of 102 employees present at the time of the incident, as stated by Kim.
The tragic loss of life has deeply saddened the local authorities and the community as a whole. Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of this horrific event and to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims and those affected by this tragedy.
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