Yoon Ho-joong, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, has urgently directed relevant agencies to mobilize all available personnel and equipment for rescue and firefighting efforts following a factory fire in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province.
According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the fire broke out at a paint raw material production facility in the Dongnam District of Cheonan at 11:44 a.m. As of 1 p.m., three people have been confirmed dead, including a 70-year-old woman and two foreign workers.
Additionally, one man in his 30s sustained serious injuries, and one firefighter involved in the operation suffered burns.
Minister Yoon stated, "The National Fire Agency, the National Police Agency, South Chungcheong Province, and Cheonan City must fully mobilize their available personnel and equipment to focus on rescue and firefighting efforts." He also urged for swift evacuation of workers to prevent further casualties and emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of firefighters during the operation, while asking the police to maintain strict control around the fire scene.
Meanwhile, the fire department declared Fire Response Level 1 at 12:05 p.m. and completed initial firefighting efforts by approximately 1:58 p.m.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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