Unidentified Fire Breaks Out at Scrap Yard in Siheung: Thick Black Smoke Generated

A fire broke out at a scrap yard in Gwarim-dong, Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, at around 9:50 PM yesterday (October 24).

Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.

Fire authorities deployed 18 pieces of equipment and 45 personnel, bringing the major flames under control by around 10:12 PM, and are currently clearing remaining embers.

The city of Siheung issued an emergency text message stating, "A large amount of black smoke is being generated due to a fire at a scrap yard," and urged, "Vehicles in the vicinity should detour, and nearby residents should take safety precautions such as keeping windows closed."

Fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire once it is fully extinguished.

(Photo: Yonhap News)

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