A fire broke out at Kumho Tire's Gokseong plant in Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, at around 9:57 p.m. today (October 8).

Fire authorities, dispatched after receiving a report, extinguished the blaze in 30 minutes and are currently conducting smoke-removal operations.

Three employees evacuated due to the fire, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Fire authorities believe the fire started in the basement of the main plant building and are investigating the exact cause of the fire.

(Photo: Yonhap News)