Fire Breaks Out at Waste Tire Factory in Hamyang-gun... "Extinguishing May Take Some Time"

A fire broke out at the stockyard of a waste tire recycling factory located in Anui-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam. [Image source=Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] A fire broke out at a waste tire recycling factory located in Anui-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, at around 11:25 a.m. on the 4th.

Upon discovering flames rising from the yard where waste tires were piled up, a witness reported the fire, prompting the dispatch of 31 firefighting vehicles and 78 firefighters.

According to the fire authorities, there have been no casualties so far, but toxic gases and black smoke from the burning waste tires are spreading in the surrounding area.

A fire official stated, “The fire is still in the initial stage, and since there are many waste tires piled up in the yard, it will take some time to extinguish.” He added, “Once the fire is extinguished, we plan to investigate the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.”

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