Fire at Farm in Hallim-myeon, Gimhae... 320 Piglets Burned

A firefighter is checking for any remaining flames around the pigsty that caught fire. [Image source=Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the evening of the 20th, a fire broke out at a farm in Hallim-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam, burning 320 piglets.

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters on the 21st, the farm owner reported to 119 after an employee resting at around 7:26 p.m. noticed smoke rising from the pig breeding facility.

At the scene, 38 firefighters, 2 police officers, and 2 Korea Electric Power Corporation personnel, along with 16 pieces of equipment including pump trucks, water tanks, rescue teams, and ambulances, were deployed.

The large fire was contained around 7:58 p.m. and completely extinguished by 8:22 p.m.

There were no casualties from the fire, but 320 piglets died, and breeding facilities and equipment were burned, causing property damage estimated by the fire station at approximately 23 million won.

The fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire based on on-site inspection and witness statements.

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