Fire Breaks Out at Textile Factory in Yonghyeon-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi... Level 1 Response Issued
A fire broke out around 7:35 a.m. on March 20, 2026, at a textile factory located in Yonghyeon Industrial Complex, Yonghyeon-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province.
A fire broke out around 7:35 a.m. on the 20th at a textile factory located in Yonghyeon Industrial Complex, Yonghyeon-dong, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi Province. Provided by Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters
View original imageAs of now, no casualties have been reported.
The fire authorities began firefighting operations based on a report that the fire had started on the second floor of the factory. Due to the rapid escalation of the fire, they issued Level 1 response at around 7:51 a.m. and are continuing with the firefighting efforts.
The authorities plan to determine the exact cause of the fire once the firefighting operations are complete.
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The Uijeongbu city government urged citizens via safety text messages to reroute vehicles away from roads surrounding the building and for people inside the building to evacuate outside.
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