The death toll in the battery factory fire in South Korea has risen to 22

The number of casualties in a battery factory fire in the city of Hwaseong, South Korea, has risen to 22, with efforts underway to search for one missing person. In the morning hours, a fire broke out at a lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, and after approximately 5 hours of firefighting, the extent of the tragedy began to emerge. According to the statement from the Hwaseong fire department, it was reported that the lifeless bodies of 22 individuals have been found in the factory turned to ashes. While at least 4 people were reported injured, efforts are ongoing to search for the 1 person listed as missing. It was stated that the search efforts are being carried out with difficulty due to the risk of explosion. The battery factory had been engulfed in flames. Around 10:30 local time, a fire broke out at a lithium battery factory in the city of Hwaseong, South Korea, for unknown reasons, and the fire quickly grew as approximately 35,000 batteries inside caught fire. Officials announced around 15:30 that the fire had been brought under control, mentioning that the death toll could increase.