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

Fire authorities are battling a blaze that broke out at a factory in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province.

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

During the fire, one person was rescued by firefighting authorities, while four others, including factory workers, evacuated on their own.

Three firefighters involved in the firefighting operations were injured, with one of them reportedly in cardiac arrest.

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

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

It was reported that flammable liquids, classified as Category 4 hazardous materials, were inside the burning factory.

The city of Bucheon sent out an emergency text alert stating, "A large amount of smoke is being generated, so please refrain from going outside and exercise caution for your safety."


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