▲ Firefighters battle a blaze of unknown origin that broke out at a plastic product manufacturing plant in Guho-dong, Donghae, Gangwon Province, on the morning of the 23rd, prompting the fire authorities to issue a Level 1 response mobilizing all personnel from the jurisdiction.
A fire of unknown origin broke out at a plastic product manufacturing plant in Guho-dong, Donghae, Gangwon Province, at around 3:48 a.m. today (the 23rd).
Fire authorities have issued a Level 1 response, mobilizing all personnel from the local fire station, and are currently conducting firefighting operations.
Rescue operations are also underway for one person reported to be trapped inside the factory due to the fire.
Following the outbreak, the city of Donghae sent out an emergency disaster text message advising citizens to stay away from the area due to heavy smoke.
Police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire once the flames are fully extinguished.
(Photo provided by Gangwon Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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