"Fire Breaks Out on Shipyard Vessel in Mokpo... No Casualties Reported"

All Firefighting Personnel Mobilized for Full-Scale Response

Authorities to Investigate Cause and Extent of Damage After Complete Extinguishment

A fire broke out at a shipyard in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, prompting fire authorities to issue Response Level 1 and bring the blaze under control after about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The fire resulted in property damage, with three shipyard buildings destroyed, but fortunately, no casualties were reported.

A fire broke out at a factory in Yeonsan-dong, Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do around 7:09 p.m. on the 30th. Photo provided by a reader

According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters and Mokpo Fire Station on May 31, a fire occurred at a shipyard in Yeonsan-dong, Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do at around 7:09 p.m. on the previous day.

Upon receiving the report, fire authorities determined that the fire was large in scale and posed a significant risk of spreading to nearby buildings. At 7:20 p.m., they declared 'Response Level 1,' mobilizing all personnel and equipment from the local fire station to the scene. A total of 33 firefighting vehicles and 99 personnel were deployed to establish a defensive line and battle the blaze.

Through concentrated firefighting efforts, the authorities managed to bring the main fire under control and complete the initial extinguishing operation by 9:33 p.m., 2 hours and 24 minutes after the fire broke out.

The fire caused property damage, with three buildings within the shipyard, including the assembly plant, either completely destroyed or severely damaged. Fortunately, there were no casualties, as workers and others on site evacuated promptly.

Fire authorities suspect that the blaze initially started on a coastal fishing net vessel located inside one of the shipyard's buildings.

The police and fire authorities plan to complete the final extinguishing and cleanup operations and will investigate the exact cause of the fire and the specific extent of the damage by questioning shipyard officials and other relevant parties.

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