Fire Breaks Out at Seokpo Refinery in Bonghwa

by JEONG SE HEE Posted : July 9, 2026, 13:20Updated : July 9, 2026, 13:20

A fire broke out at the Seokpo Refinery in Bonghwa County, Gyeongbuk.


According to Yonhap News, the fire started at 12:36 p.m. on July 9 at the Seokpo Refinery in Seokpo-myeon, Bonghwa County, prompting authorities to initiate firefighting efforts.


Authorities have declared a Level 1 response and are currently working to extinguish the fire.


The exact extent of any injuries has not yet been confirmed.





* This article has been translated by AI.