Fire at Gimhae Metal Processing Factory ... 12 Evacuated in Emergency

Fire scene at a factory in Gomo-ri, Jinrye-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam. Photo by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters

At approximately 3:59 p.m. on January 27, a fire broke out at a metal processing manufacturing factory in Jinrye-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam.

The entire factory was destroyed by the fire, but all 12 people, including factory personnel, evacuated safely and there were no casualties.

After receiving a report from a factory official, firefighters were dispatched and completely extinguished the fire by 5:29 p.m. on the same day.

During the incident, smoke spread to nearby areas, resulting in 17 fire reports being made to emergency services (119).

At 4:22 p.m., the city of Gimhae sent out a disaster alert message stating, "Currently, there is a factory fire in Gomo-ri, Jinrye-myeon, Gimhae-si, and firefighting efforts are underway. Please be cautious due to concerns about smoke damage and ensure your safety."

The police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire and assess the extent of property damage.

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