[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] At around 4:19 PM on the 9th, a fire broke out at the GS Caltex Yeosu Plant located in the Yeosu National Industrial Complex, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do.


The fire department deployed 23 fire trucks and 130 firefighters to extinguish the fire, successfully controlling the flames within 30 minutes. The fire is believed to have started from a pipeline connected to the aromatic process facility.



There were no personnel present at the facility, so no casualties occurred. The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage with the factory officials.


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