Fire at Lithium Battery Factory in South Korea

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
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