ULSAN — A fire believed to have started in hazardous materials broke out at a manufacturing plant in Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, prompting fire authorities to declare a response level and begin firefighting operations.
The fire started at around 9:41 a.m. on the 14th at a manufacturing plant in Haknam-ri, Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, according to the Ulsan Fire Headquarters.
The blaze is believed to have originated in Class 4 hazardous materials, which include flammable liquids. As the flames intensified, fire authorities declared a "Level 1 response" at around 10:04 a.m., 23 minutes after the fire began, mobilizing all personnel and equipment from the district fire station.
Firefighters have been deployed to the site and are working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading. At the same time, they are searching inside the building to determine whether anyone has been hurt.