Large Explosion Accident at Yeosu Industrial Complex, 2 Dead, 1 Missing

Flames Soar from Storage Tank Explosion, Hindering Firefighting Efforts

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] A large fire caused by an explosion occurred at a chemical manufacturing plant in the Jeonnam Yeosu National Industrial Complex, resulting in the deaths of two workers and one missing person.

According to the fire authorities and Yeosu City, at around 1:37 PM on the 13th, a report was received by the fire department that a fire broke out with an explosion sound at a chemical manufacturing company located in the Yeosu Industrial Complex.

The fire authorities issued a Level 2 response and deployed 46 fire trucks and 80 firefighters to extinguish the fire.

The authorities estimate that the fire started due to an explosion accident during work on a chemical storage tank.

As a result of the accident, two workers died, and a search is underway for another worker; however, the bodies of the deceased workers were severely damaged, making identification difficult.

It is presumed that the fire started when sparks flew during welding work on a tanker, and several explosions were reported during the accident.

The black smoke rising from the chemical storage tank fire was visible even in the Yeosu downtown area about 10 km away, prompting citizens to report it continuously. Since there are many chemical storage tanks at the fire site, there are concerns about additional damage.

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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