Fire Breaks Out at Safety Equipment Manufacturing Plant in Wanju

by JEONG SE HEE Posted : August 7, 2026, 15:52Updated : August 7, 2026, 15:52

A fire broke out at a safety equipment manufacturing plant in Samrye-eup, Wanju County, Jeonbuk.


According to Yonhap News, the fire was reported at 2:46 p.m. on August 7. The fire department issued a Level 1 response and deployed 20 units to combat the flames.


So far, there have been no reported injuries.


The Wanju County government also issued a safety alert, advising nearby residents to be cautious due to heavy smoke in the area.


Authorities, including police and firefighters, plan to investigate the cause of the fire and assess the extent of property damage once the fire is extinguished.





* This article has been translated by AI.