Fire at Waste Treatment Plant in Seongju, Gyeongbuk... Over 17 Fire Trucks Dispatched
On the 16th, a fire of unknown cause broke out at a waste disposal plant in Seonnam-myeon, Seongju-gun, Gyeongbuk, and the fire department took action to extinguish it. Photo by Yonhap News
View original image[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] At around 12:31 PM on the 16th, a fire of unknown cause broke out at a waste disposal plant in Seonnam-myeon, Seongju-gun, Gyeongbuk.
The Seongju Fire Department issued a Level 1 response and dispatched two fire helicopters and about 17 fire trucks to extinguish the fire. However, strong winds and toxic gases generated from burning synthetic waste piles have made firefighting efforts difficult.
The waste disposal plant had its factory permit revoked due to bankruptcy and is known to be under the management of creditors.
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It was also reported that the fire occurred while preparations were underway to contract with another waste disposal company for administrative enforcement of waste disposal.
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