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A fire broke out at an auto parts factory, killing 14 people and injuring nearly 60 others.
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The fire occurred on Friday, March 20
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More than 500 first responders responded as workers jumped from windows to escape the blaze
A fire broke out at an auto parts factory, killing 14 people and injuring nearly 60 others.
On Friday, March 20, the Associated Press and The Guardian reported.
The fire was likely caused by an explosion, the Associated Press reported.
Four people were initially missing, the outlet reported. Firefighters later reportedly said all missing persons had been found. The Guardian.
On March 20, 2026, emergency rescue workers were at the scene of the Daejeon fire
Photo credit: Kim So-yeon/Yonhap News Agency (AP)
The Associated Press quoted the Ministry of Interior and Security as saying that among the many injured, 25 people were seriously injured.
Some people were injured when they jumped from the building, officials said. Others reportedly suffered from smoke inhalation.
Local fire chief Nam Deuk-woo told The Associated Press that one body was found on the second floor of the factory and nine others on the third floor, which is believed to be a gym.
Nan also told new york times The fire was so severe that by the time firefighters arrived, workers had jumped out of the building’s windows.
According to the Associated Press, more than 500 firefighters, police and emergency personnel responded to the scene.
Over 200 lbs. According to the Associated Press, highly reactive chemicals were recovered from the building.
On March 20, 2026, emergency rescue workers were at the fire scene
Image source: Xinhua News Agency/Shutterstock
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Photos from the scene showed thick smoke billowing from the three-story factory. At around 1:30 pm local time on March 20, a fire was reported.
It is believed that around 170 workers were inside at the time. The Guardian.
The Department of Home Affairs and Security has been contacted for comment.
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