Fire Breaks Out at Resource Recovery Facility in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province... Initial Containment Achieved in 1 Hour

A fire broke out at a resource recovery facility in Gwarim-dong, Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, at around 5:25 PM today (September 19).

Upon receiving the report, the fire authorities mobilized 24 pieces of equipment and 60 firefighters, bringing the major flames under control in about an hour.

No casualties have been reported so far.

The city of Siheung sent an emergency text message to nearby residents, stating, "A large amount of black smoke is being generated. Please detour vehicles around the area and take precautions for safety, such as keeping windows closed."

Fire authorities stated that it is expected to take a long time to completely extinguish the fire, and plan to investigate the exact cause once the firefighting operations are completed.

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