Fire at Daejeon car parts factory kills 14 and injures 25, local authorities report
A devastating fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 individuals and left 25 others seriously injured, according to local fire authorities. The incident unfolded around lunchtime on Friday, with the blaze reported to have spread rapidly through the facility, prompting some workers to jump from the building in a desperate attempt to escape. Witnesses noted the sound of explosions, indicating the severity of the fire. The South Korean Ministry of Safety announced that fire crews managed to bring the flames under control by 11:48 PM, although the extent... [Continue Reading]
