Firefighting at Daegu Factory Fire Faces Difficulties... Mobilization Order No. 1 and Response Level Raised to Stage 3 (Comprehensive)

At around 5:24 PM on the 15th, a fire of unknown cause broke out at a recycling factory in Jungri-dong, Seo-gu, Daegu, but the flames grew fierce, making firefighting efforts difficult. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties.

The fire authorities initially issued Response Level 1 but escalated to Mobilization Order 1 and Response Level 3 as the flames intensified, and are currently working to extinguish the fire. The fire mobilization order involves supporting insufficient firefighting resources from other regions during emergencies such as large fires, accidents, or disasters.

When the fire mobilization order is issued, command authority at the scene is granted to the Commissioner of the National Fire Agency. The fire authorities have deployed 99 vehicles and 244 personnel to combat the fire. Five firefighting helicopters withdrew after sunset.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo instructed the Minister of the Interior and Safety (acting), the Commissioner of the National Fire Agency, the Commissioner of the National Police Agency, and the Mayor of Daegu to "mobilize all available equipment and personnel to do their utmost to suppress the fire and prevent any additional damage."

A fire official stated, "Since the fire occurred after working hours, it is currently understood that there were no employees inside the factory."

As the fire spread, Seo-gu, Daegu sent safety advisory text messages to residents, urging "residents near the fire site to refrain from going out and to be cautious to prevent safety accidents."

The fire authorities plan to hold a briefing regarding the fire situation.

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