A fire broke out at a lithium battery factory warehouse in Haduck-eup, Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the fire started around 7:24 a.m. on August 31, and firefighting authorities are currently working to extinguish it.
As of now, there have been no reported injuries.
A firefighting official stated, "Lithium batteries are stored inside the warehouse, but the building is made of reinforced concrete, so there is little risk of the fire spreading to the surrounding area. However, it is expected to take a long time to completely extinguish the fire."
Dangjin City has also issued a safety alert, advising nearby residents to refrain from going outside and to be cautious of smoke.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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