Deadly blaze at car parts plant in Daejeon kills at least 10

Mar 21st 2026 · World

Thick smoke and flames swept a car parts factory in central Daejeon, South Korea, leaving at least 10 dead, four missing and 59 injured as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze and later resumed searches after collapse concerns eased.

  • Rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 10 people and four remain missing after the fire.
  • A total of 59 people were reported injured in the blaze.
  • The fire broke out at a car parts plant in Daejeon in central South Korea.
  • Videos showed huge flames and thick smoke pouring from the building as firefighters battled the blaze.
  • Firefighters initially could not enter the structure due to collapse risks and later began an overnight search after it was deemed safe to enter.
  • Authorities have not confirmed the cause, saying the fire appeared to have spread rapidly.