A fire broke out at the POSCO factory in Pohang on the 13th. Thick black smoke is rising from the fire scene. Photo by Yonhap News

A fire broke out at the POSCO factory in Pohang on the 13th. Thick black smoke is rising from the fire scene. Photo by Yonhap News

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] Around 12:30 PM on the 13th, a fire broke out at the POSCO Pohang Steelworks in Dongchon-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk.


As black smoke billowed from the factory, fire reports continued from residential areas near the steelworks.


The fire authorities issued a Level 1 response and are extinguishing the fire with about 20 vehicles, including fire trucks, rescue, and ambulance vehicles.



So far, no casualties have been reported.


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