GS Caltex Yeosu Plant Fire... No Casualties Reported (Comprehensive)

On the afternoon of the 9th, firefighters are extinguishing a fire at the GS Caltex Yeosu Plant located in the Yeosu National Industrial Complex, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Soyeon] A fire broke out at the GS Caltex Yeosu plant.

According to the fire authorities and GS Caltex on the 9th, at around 4:19 PM, a fire occurred at the GS Caltex Yeosu plant in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. The fire authorities issued a Level 1 response and deployed 23 fire trucks and 130 119 firefighters to extinguish the fire.

The flames were brought under control within about 30 minutes by the emergency response fire team, but at one point, the intense flames made extinguishing efforts difficult.

The fire is presumed to have started from piping connected to the aromatic process facility. There were no personnel present at the process facility where the fire occurred, so no casualties were reported.

Some residual gas remaining in the pipes is burning and producing smoke, but it is known that there is no additional fire risk.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage with the plant management.

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