Seosan Auto Parts Factory Blaze Under Control After 10 Hours... "Full Extinguishment Will Take Time" (Comprehensive)

76 Pieces of Equipment and 405 Personnel Deployed

On the morning of May 24, a fire broke out at an automobile parts factory in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, and the main blaze was brought under control after about 10 hours. However, since there are large amounts of combustible plastic materials inside the factory, it is expected to take more time to fully extinguish the fire.

The fire occurred at around 8:54 a.m. at an automobile bumper painting factory in Eumam-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Multiple reports were received from nearby residential areas.

The Chungnam Fire Headquarters declared a "Level 1 Response," mobilizing all personnel from the local fire stations, dispatching 76 pieces of equipment including helicopters, demolition vehicles, and excavators, and deploying 405 personnel. The initial suppression was completed at around 7 p.m. on the same day.

During the firefighting process, two people were injured, including a firefighter who fell when the floor collapsed while extinguishing the fire on the second floor; both are being treated at a nearby hospital. Six workers in the factory evacuated, and two people were transported to the hospital due to smoke inhalation.

Although the response level is still being maintained and residual fires are being cleaned up, it is expected to take more time to fully extinguish the fire due to the large amounts of combustible plastic materials inside the factory.

The factory consists of four buildings in total, and the building where the fire started is a four-story structure with an area of approximately 21,600 square meters.

The Seosan city government notified the public of the fire through disaster safety text alerts, advising "residents nearby to move away from the scene and vehicles to take alternate routes." The alert also recommended setting vehicles to internal air circulation while driving and wearing masks if going outside is unavoidable.

Hong Jongwan, Acting Governor of Chungcheongnam-do, requested, "Please strictly control the area around the fire site, block the inflow of firefighting water into nearby streams, and minimize environmental pollution by monitoring air and water quality to ensure safety."

The police and fire authorities plan to investigate the detailed cause of the fire and the extent of the damage once the fire is completely extinguished.

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