South Korea Battery Plant Fire Claims 16 Lives
A devastating fire at a South Korean lithium battery plant has tragically claimed the lives of 16 people, according to local fire officials. The blaze erupted at the Aricell battery factory in Hwaseong, a city located south of Seoul, around 10:31 a.m. local time.
Emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene and worked tirelessly to contain the inferno. The fire was largely under control by 3:10 p.m. and has since been fully extinguished.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in industrial facilities, particularly those dealing with volatile materials like lithium batteries.
Stay updated for more information as the investigation continues and officials release further details about this tragic event in Hwaseong.