At least 50 people were injured, including 35 seriously, after a fire broke out at an auto parts factory in South Korea, according to Yonhap News Agency.
The blaze erupted in the city of Daejeon, about 160 kilometers south of the capital Seoul, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
The National Fire Agency issued a nationwide mobilization order to contain the fire, deploying around 240 firefighters to the scene.
Authorities warned that the number of casualties could rise as rescue and firefighting operations continue.
Prime Minister Kim Min-suk instructed emergency teams to prioritize saving lives as efforts to control the fire and assist the injured remain ongoing.
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