10 dead, 4 unaccounted for in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon | Yonhap News Agency

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OK DAEJEON, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Ten people have been killed and four others are still reported missing in a large fire at a car parts plant in Daejeon, authorities said Saturday. Firefighters search for missing people at a car parts plant after a large fire engulfed the building in the central city of Daejeon on March 20, 2026. (Yonhap) kdh@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #car plant-fire Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) At least 50 injured in fire at Daejeon car parts plant Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert (2nd LD) 53 injured, 14 unaccounted for in fire at Daejeon car parts plant (LEAD) Downtown Seoul braces for massive crowd at BTS comeback concert Qatar may have to declare force majeure on long-term LNG contract with S. Korea's Kim oversees combined drill involving battle tanks N.K. stamps on ruling party's 9th congress prev 10 dead, 4 unaccounted for in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon Next 10 dead, 4 unaccounted for in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon

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DAEJEON, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Ten people have been killed and four others are still reported missing in a large fire at a car parts plant in Daejeon, authorities said Saturday. Another 59 people suffered serious or slight injuries.
Firefighters have been searching for the four people who were unaccounted for when the blaze started.
One of the bodies was found on the second floor of the factory and nine others were found on the third floor, according to authorities.
A total of 170 workers were inside the plant when the fire was reported at around 1:17 p.m. on Friday.
Firefighters were earlier been unable to enter the structure due to concerns it could collapse. Also complicating the firefighting effort was 200 kilograms of sodium inside the building, which could explode if poorly handled.
Authorities said they began overnight search operations at around 10:50 p.m. on Friday after experts determined it was safe for firefighters to enter the building.
Firefighters search for missing people at a car parts plant after a large fire engulfed the building in the central city of Daejeon on March 20, 2026. (Yonhap)
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### Areas for Consideration
- Firefighters search for missing people at a car parts plant after a large fire engulfed the building in the central city of Daejeon on March 20, 2026. (Yonhap) kdh@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #car plant-fire Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.

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- Firefighters were earlier been unable to enter the structure due to concerns it could collapse.
- Also complicating the firefighting effort was 200 kilograms of sodium inside the building, which could explode if poorly handled.
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This article covers fire, plant, daejeon topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 488.