Bucheon:One firefighter suffered cardiac arrest and two others were injured during a response to a fire at a factory in Bucheon, located just west of Seoul. The fire erupted at a four-story metal parts coating factory early in the morning.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the blaze began at 838 a.m., prompting the deployment of 80 firefighters to manage the situation. Two firefighters were isolated while tackling the fire and required immediate hospital transport; one was in cardiac arrest during the transport. A third firefighter incurred minor injuries in the incident.

Additionally, two factory officials sustained injuries during the fire. The main blaze was brought under control by 1022 a.m., and fire authorities are planning an investigation into its exact cause once the fire is completely extinguished.

President Lee Jae Myung, after being informed about the incident, emphasized the need for maximum effort to extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of those at risk. He instructed for a comprehensive response to prevent any further damage, highlighting the risk posed by inflammable substances present in the factory. Special attention to the safety of the firefighters was also stressed by the president, as relayed by presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.