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


POSCO stated that a fire occurred in part of the STS annealing line, and confirmed that there were no casualties.


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 fire trucks, rescue, and ambulance vehicles deployed.


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