Authorities have confirmed the recovery of at least 10 bodies following a significant fire at an auto parts manufacturing facility in Daejeon, South Korea. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing for four individuals still unaccounted for, while 59 others sustained injuries in the incident.
Visual evidence depicts substantial flames and dense plumes of smoke emanating from the structure, with firefighting teams facing considerable challenges in their efforts to extinguish the blaze.
Fire officials initially cited structural instability concerns that impeded immediate entry into the building.
Once the building was deemed structurally sound, an overnight search operation commenced to locate the missing. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials noted its rapid propagation.
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Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.
At least 44 people have been killed in the fire, which took local authorities 18 hours to bring under control.
More than 800 firefighters were still tackling the blaze at Wang Fuk Court this morning.