Pohang Steelworks Fire... Lee Kang-deok, Mayor of Pohang, Orders "Activate Rapid Response Team, Mobilize All Administration"

Pohang City activated an emergency response team in connection with the fire at POSCO Pohang Steelworks that occurred around 7 a.m. on the 23rd.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok of Pohang immediately activated the emergency response team upon receiving the fire report and ordered the full mobilization of all available equipment to support fire suppression efforts. He also instructed a swift assessment of damages to businesses and residents.

After receiving real-time updates from the site, the mayor emphasized the importance of thoroughly investigating secondary damages such as environmental pollution around the fire area and urged all related departments to do their utmost in managing the incident.

He also stated, “Above all, please pay close attention to the safety of workers, nearby residents, and firefighters, and focus administrative efforts on managing the incident. Pohang City will spare no support necessary for the early normalization of POSCO.”

The fire at POSCO Pohang Steelworks occurred near the by-product gas pipeline of Blast Furnace No. 2 around 7 a.m. today. It has been confirmed that no fatalities have occurred due to the fire so far.

On the morning of the 23rd, a fire broke out at POSCO Pohang Steelworks in Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk, emitting flames and smoke. [Image source=Yonhap News]

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