Firefighting Underway at Seongju-dong Factory in Changwon ... First Level Fire Response Issued

Firefighters are conducting extinguishing operations at a factory fire site in Seongju-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam. Provided by Changwon Fire Headquarters

At approximately 10:14 a.m. on January 14, a fire broke out at a factory in Seongju-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam.

Upon receiving the report, the fire authorities mobilized 19 pieces of equipment and around 70 personnel to extinguish the blaze.

About 40 people, including factory staff, evacuated quickly due to the fire.

Black smoke is rising from a factory fire near Seongju-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam. Photo by reader

Additionally, at around 10:34 a.m., the first level of fire response was issued, mobilizing all personnel from the local fire station.

The police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage as soon as the fire is completely extinguished.