At least 10 people killed in massive fire at South Korean car parts factory, officials say
Published on March 21, 2026.
South Korean rescue workers have recovered the remains of 10 people from the charred wreckage of an auto parts factory in Daejeon, central Korea, where a fire likely triggered by an explosion left at least 59 others dead and four workers missing. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety reported that 25 people were seriously injured, although it was unclear whether any were in life-threatening condition. Over 500 firefighters, police, and emergency personnel were dispatched to contain the fire and conduct rescue operations. The cause of the fire was not immediately known, but it spread rapidly and was reported as an explosion. The factory building destroyed, destroying it. The remains of one worker were found on the second floor of the building, while nine others were discovered in a gym on the third floor.
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