One person has been confirmed dead, and 21 others are currently ‘unaccounted for’ as a devastating fire rages at a lithium battery plant in Hwaseong, South Korea. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, has engulfed the entire facility in flames, with thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.
Firefighters are currently battling to contain the blaze and rescue any remaining workers who may be trapped inside the burning building. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but authorities are working to investigate the incident and determine what triggered the inferno.
The lithium battery plant is a key supplier for the tech industry, and the fire is expected to have a significant impact on production and supply chains. The loss of life and the uncertainty surrounding the missing workers has cast a shadow over the tragedy, with families anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time, and we hope for a swift and successful rescue operation to bring all those ‘unaccounted for’ to safety.
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Video “South Korea: One dead, 21 ‘unaccounted for’ as fire rages at lithium battery plant in Hwaseong” was uploaded on 06/24/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English