Fire Breaks Out at Yeosu Thermal Power Plant... Coal Dust Ignition of 1-2 Tons Suspected

Main Fire Brought Under Control
No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out at a thermal power plant located within the Yeosu National Industrial Complex in Jungheung-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam.

On the afternoon of the 22nd, firefighters were conducting extinguishing operations at a thermal power plant in Junghung-dong, Yeosu City, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. Photo by Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Fire Headquarters

According to fire authorities and other sources on August 22, the fire broke out inside the power plant at around 4:08 p.m. Fire authorities mobilized 54 personnel and 27 pieces of equipment to extinguish the blaze and managed to contain the major fire by 6:11 p.m. As of now, no casualties have been reported.

The fire is believed to have started in a coal-related facility inside the power plant. Fire officials speculate that it ignited from 1 to 2 tons of coal dust that had accumulated inside.

Taking into account the possibility that embers might remain in the coal dust, the fire department is continuing to spray coolant water from outside to deal with any remaining hotspots.

After fully extinguishing the fire, the fire authority plans to carry out a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage.

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