Three Firefighters Injured, One in Cardiac Arrest in Bucheon Factory Fire

Fire authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at a factory in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province.

The fire started at around 8:30 a.m. today (October 16) at a four-story metal parts painting factory in Naedong, Ojeong-gu, Bucheon.

In the fire, one person was rescued by fire authorities, while four others, including factory officials, evacuated on their own.

Three firefighters battling the blaze were injured, and one of them is reportedly in a state of cardiac arrest.

Fire authorities were dispatched to the scene after receiving a report that the fire broke out in the cleaning room on the third floor of the factory.

Fire authorities issued a Level 1 response 19 minutes after the fire broke out, followed by a Level 2 response at around 9:09 a.m.

Flammable liquids, classified as Class 4 hazardous materials, are reportedly inside the burning factory.

Bucheon City sent out an emergency text message stating, "A large amount of smoke is being generated, so please refrain from going outside and pay attention to safety."


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