HWASEONG, South Korea: On Tuesday, the South Korean government ordered urgent safety inspections at high-risk industrial sites following a fatal fire at a lithium battery factory that killed 22 workers and left one missing. The blaze, which erupted in a warehouse containing 35,000 lithium batteries, produced toxic smoke, likely causing workers to lose consciousness and succumb within seconds.
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Officials from the National Forensic Service, police, and fire department are conducting a joint investigation. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo instructed the ministries of labour, industry, and the National Fire Agency to urgently inspect and address safety concerns to prevent future accidents.