Bucheon:One firefighter went into cardiac arrest and seven other individuals sustained injuries following a fire at a factory in Bucheon, located just west of Seoul, on Friday. The fire began at the four-story metalworking facility at 838 a.m. and was fully extinguished by fire authorities at 1106 a.m.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the incident resulted in two firefighters being seriously injured, one of whom was transported to a hospital while in cardiac arrest. Four additional firefighters received treatment for heat exhaustion at local hospitals, and two factory officials suffered minor injuries.
Fire authorities are set to investigate the exact cause of the blaze, as the factory reportedly contained flammable materials. Following a briefing on the incident, President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the need for maximum efforts to extinguish the fire and rescue those in danger, as stated by presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.
President Lee also stressed the importance of a comprehensive response to prevent further damage, highlighting the presence of inflammable substances within the factory. He urged for special caution to be exercised to ensure the safety of the firefighters engaged in battling the blaze.