Fire at Lithium Battery Factory in South Korea
A fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea killed at least 16 people and left five others missing. The cause of the fire is still unclear.
Key Points
- Fire broke out at Aricell lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, South Korea
- At least 16 people died and five are missing
- Cause of the fire, which started after battery cells exploded, remains unclear
- Factory established in 2020 and makes lithium primary batteries
- Live TV footage showed firefighters managing the aftermath