Bucheon:One firefighter went into cardiac arrest and six other people sustained injuries Friday following a fire at a factory in Bucheon, located just west of Seoul, officials reported. The fire erupted at a four-story metalworking factory at 838 a.m., and authorities managed to control the main blaze approximately two hours later with the help of 80 firefighters.
According to Yonhap News Agency, two firefighters were seriously injured, including one who was transported to a hospital in a state of cardiac arrest. Additionally, the fire resulted in minor injuries to three other firefighters and two factory officials, primarily due to smoke inhalation.
Fire authorities are planning to investigate the precise cause of the blaze. It has been reported that the factory stored flammable materials. President Lee Jae Myung, after being informed about the incident, called for the utmost efforts to extinguish the fire and rescue those in danger. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive response to prevent further damage, considering the presence of inflammable substances in the factory. The president also urged special caution to ensure the safety of the firefighters on the scene.