Mokdong Cogeneration Plant Pipe Damage... No Casualties Reported (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A report of an explosion accident at the Mokdong Combined Heat and Power Plant in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, was received by the fire authorities on the 19th, but it was determined to be steam generated due to a broken water pipe. It was confirmed that there were no casualties.

At around 5:30 p.m. that day, residents reported to the fire authorities, police, and related agencies that an explosion sound was heard and a large amount of smoke was rising from the combined heat and power plant.

When the fire authorities arrived at the scene and checked, it was found that there was no explosion or fire, and the loud noise similar to an explosion was caused by a large amount of steam leaking due to a broken water pipe.

There was no construction or work at the time of the defect occurrence, and it was confirmed that no casualties occurred.

The Seoul Energy Corporation, which operates the power plant, said, "A metal water pipe burst, and steam was discharged due to pressure," adding, "There is no problem with heat supply to residents, and once the steam is released, the exact cause will be identified."

Meanwhile, as many residents reported the explosion, the fire authorities dispatched 27 vehicles and 94 firefighters to the scene, but confirmed that there was no fire or casualties and then withdrew.

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