Fire at Ulsan SK Energy Energy Storage System... Firefighters Extinguishing
No human casualties have been reported so far
On the morning of the 12th, a fire broke out at the Energy Storage System (ESS) of SK Energy's Ulsan plant, and the fire department is conducting suppression operations. / Photo by Yonhap News
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] A fire broke out at SK Energy in Nam-gu, Ulsan, and the fire authorities are conducting firefighting operations.
At around 6:03 a.m. on the 12th, a fire occurred at the SK Energy factory in Nam-gu, Ulsan. The fire is burning the battery storage building (Energy Storage System·ESS), a three-story building. According to the fire authorities, no casualties have been reported so far.
The Ulsan Fire Headquarters has issued Response Level 1, mobilizing all personnel and equipment from the local fire station to suppress the fire.
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The local government in charge, Nam-gu, Ulsan, sent a text message to residents on the day stating, "Due to heavy smoke caused by the SK Energy factory fire, commuting vehicles should take detours."
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