At approximately 8:40 AM today (October 16), a fire broke out at a metal parts coating factory in Naedong, Ojeong-gu, Bucheon, injuring five firefighters.

About 30 minutes after receiving the report, fire authorities issued a Level 2 response, mobilizing personnel and equipment from neighboring fire stations. The fire was completely extinguished at 11:06 AM, about two hours and 30 minutes after it began.

Two firefighters who were engaged in initial suppression efforts were temporarily trapped before being rescued. One of the rescued firefighters was transported to a hospital in a state of cardiac arrest.

In addition, three other firefighters and two factory workers sustained minor injuries during the firefighting operations and were taken to hospitals.

Fire authorities believe the fire started during metal cleaning work in the laundry room on the third floor and are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire.