[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] At around 9:39 AM on the 22nd, a fire broke out at a machinery manufacturing factory in Daesan-myeon, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, and was extinguished in about 14 minutes.
According to the Changwon Fire Headquarters, the fire damaged some machine tools and destroyed tools, resulting in an estimated property damage of 10 million won.
Immediately after the fire broke out, all factory employees evacuated, and there were no casualties.
The fire authorities estimate that sparks from an electrical outlet ignited sawdust spread on the floor, and they are investigating the exact cause of the fire.
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