A fire broke out at an industrial machinery manufacturing plant in Gajwa-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, at around 8:22 a.m. on Thursday. Flames and smoke erupted from the exterior of the building during the blaze.
Fire authorities deployed 110 personnel and 44 pieces of equipment to fully extinguish the fire in 52 minutes, and no casualties were reported.
Meanwhile, the Seo-gu District Office sent a safety notification text message immediately after the fire, urging nearby residents to evacuate and advising vehicles to take detours. Fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of property damage.
