Chemical factory fire in Ulsan, South Korea, prompts evacuation of 7,000 workers
Summary
A fire at a chemical factory in Ulsan, South Korea, prompted the evacuation of about 7,000 workers from a nearby petrochemical construction site, though no casualties were reported. Fire officials deployed helicopters, special vehicles and more than 200 firefighters before bringing the blaze under control and extinguishing it later in the day.
Key Points
- A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Ulsan, South Korea, at 9:41 AM local time and all 12 workers at the site escaped safely.
- About 7,000 workers at a nearby petrochemical construction site were evacuated as thick smoke and toxic fumes spread.
- Fire officials issued a national-level emergency mobilization order and deployed helicopters, special vehicles and more than 200 firefighters.
- The blaze was brought under control at 1:34 PM and fully extinguished at 1:50 PM, and an investigation will determine the cause and damage.
