Fire at Gokseong Aluminum Extraction Plant... Extinguishing Efforts Ongoing for 10 Hours
A fire broke out at an aluminum extraction factory in Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, prompting the fire authorities to issue a Level 1 response and carry out firefighting operations. Photo by Jeonnam Fire Headquarters
View original image[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A fire broke out at an aluminum extraction factory in Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam, and firefighting operations have been ongoing for 10 hours.
According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on the 11th, a report of "a fire at the factory" was received at the 119 situation room around 11:52 PM the previous day.
The fire authorities issued a "Response Level 1" and are conducting firefighting operations. About 180 personnel from fire, police, and local government, along with 25 pieces of equipment, have been deployed.
Since aluminum powder ignites spontaneously upon contact with water, measures are being taken to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding areas, and they are waiting for it to burn out completely.
It is known that about 900 tons of aluminum powder are stored in the factory.
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As the factory was closed, no casualties occurred, and the fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause and extent of the damage once the fire is extinguished.
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