Reported 11 months ago
A serious fire incident occurred at the lithium battery factory 'ARICELL' in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, resulting in 23 fatalities and 8 injuries. The majority of the identified deceased individuals are Chinese nationals. Despite confirming the identities of 17 victims, with over half being Chinese, 6 bodies are still awaiting identification. The South Korean government has ordered the factory to cease operations and initiated investigations against 5 individuals for possible criminal charges, while further investigations are needed to determine the cause of the explosion and any potential illegal activities by the company. Emergency inspections of 500 battery manufacturing plants nationwide have been initiated to ensure compliance with safety regulations, aiming to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Source: YAHOO