A fire at a car factory in Daejon, South Korea, on Friday killed at least 10 people and injured 59, according to reports from the South Korean news agency Yonhap. The reports state that 170 people were in the factory when the fire started, and four people are missing. The cause of the fire is unclear, and firefighting efforts are reportedly complicated by the presence of approximately 200 kilograms of sodium in the factory, which can explode.
Fire at South Korean car factory kills at least 10
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- At least 10 people died and 59 were injured in a fire at a car factory in Daejon, South Korea.
- Reports indicate 170 people were in the factory when the fire started, with four missing.
- The cause is unclear, and firefighting is complicated by explosive sodium in the factory.
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