Fire at Uiwang Plastic Container Factory... 3 Seriously Injured, 7 Minor Injuries (Comprehensive)
[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] At around 11:25 a.m. on the 18th, a fire broke out at a plastic molding container manufacturing factory in Gocheon-dong, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Upon receiving the report, the fire authorities dispatched units and, to prevent the flames from spreading, issued a Level 2 response (firefighting operations involving 5 to 9 fire stations) at around 11:38 a.m., deploying 41 fire trucks and about 100 personnel.
The fire burned part of the six-story factory building with a total floor area of approximately 3,800㎡ and was brought under initial control (a stage where the flames are contained and there is no risk of further spread) by 12:17 p.m., about 50 minutes later. As a result of the incident, 10 people were injured, including 3 seriously and 7 with minor injuries, and were transported to hospitals.
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The police and fire authorities believe the fire started while equipment was being replaced inside the factory and plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire.
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