Fire at Ilsan Auto Dismantling Yard... Flames Contained After 5 Hours (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] A fire broke out at a car scrapyard in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province.

At around 11:51 a.m. on the 25th, a fire occurred at a car scrapyard in Deogi-dong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province. The fire department deployed 43 fire trucks, about 110 firefighters, 2 firefighting helicopters, and 1 Korea Forest Service helicopter, and managed to control the large flames by 4:29 p.m.

At around 1:11 p.m., the fire department issued a 'Response Level 1' alert, mobilizing all personnel from the local fire station to extinguish the fire. After controlling the large flames, the alert was lifted at 5:06 p.m.

It was confirmed that one building of the scrapyard (30㎡) and about 70 tons of scrapped cars were burned. No casualties were reported.

The fire department estimates that sparks from vehicle cutting work fell onto the ground and ignited waste oil.

The fire department plans to investigate the exact scale of damage and cause once the fire is completely extinguished.

Due to the smoke rising from the scrapyard fire, reports were also received from nearby Gimpo and Paju.

Goyang City sent disaster alert messages to nearby residents advising them to close their windows. They also requested citizens passing through the area to take detours.

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