Yangsan Waste Disposal Company 'Fire'... Extinguished After 14-Hour Battle

Firefighters are extinguishing a fire at a resource recycling facility.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

A fire at a waste collection and processing company in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, was extinguished after about 14 hours.

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters on the 14th, the fire broke out at a resource circulation facility in Sangbuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, at around 2:52 p.m. on the 13th.

The fire burned down four factory buildings, 400㎡ of forest land, about 40 tons of synthetic resin waste, and factory equipment, and was extinguished by firefighters who responded at around 5:18 a.m. the next day.

The fire caused property damage estimated at about 300 million won, and one worker sustained minor injuries.

At the scene, 150 personnel were deployed, including firefighters and volunteer firefighters who responded to the report from factory officials, police, wildfire suppression teams, special response units, and Korea Electric Power Corporation employees.

Three helicopters, along with 38 pieces of equipment such as pump trucks, water tanks, and aerial ladder trucks, were mobilized.

The fire caused smoke and flames to rise, leading to 50 fire reports.

A fire official explained, "It took time to find and extinguish all the flames hidden among the accumulated waste."

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.

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