Explosion ignites fire at oil storage facility in Gyeongsan

By Jeong Se-hee Posted : February 10, 2026, 09:20 Updated : February 10, 2026, 09:24
Water is being doused to extinguish a fire at an oil storage facility in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province on Feb. 10, 2026. Yonhap
SEOUL, February 10 (AJP) - An explosion at an oil storage facility in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, sparked a fire in the southeastern city on Tuesday.

According to police authorities, the fire started around 8 a.m. when an explosion occurred at the outdoor facility of Daehan Oil Pipeline Corp.

With only smoke currently visible, the flames have subsided.

No casualties were immediately reported.

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