Reported 8 months ago
Rescue workers in South Korea are searching for more victims in a factory near Seoul where 22 people, mostly Chinese migrants, died in a blaze likely caused by exploding lithium batteries. The factory, with over 100 workers, experienced the fire on Monday, resulting in 21 deaths recovered on Monday with one victim pronounced dead in the hospital. The nationality of one victim is under verification, and the injured are being attended to. Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming visited the factory site, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol also expressed condolences and ordered measures to prevent similar incidents. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and potential safety issues.
Source: YAHOO