Busan LNG Power Plant Fire Controlled After 6.5 Hours, No Casualties

A fire at the Korea Southern Power LNG thermal power plant in Busan's Saha-gu was brought under control after approximately six and a half hours, according to reports from the Busan Fire and Disaster Headquarters. The blaze, which began around 3:53 PM on Sunday, prompted an immediate response from the fire department, with over 140 firefighters and 48 vehicles dispatched to the scene. Fortunately, all 15 workers on-site were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The fire is believed to have originated from a lubricating oil leak in the No. 4 steam turbine within the steam turbine main control building. Fire officials noted that while the main flames were suppressed before 6 PM, the final extinguishment took longer due to necessary cooling and hydrogen gas venting procedures for firefighter safety. The exact cause and extent of the damage are under investigation. Korea Southern Power has assured that there will be no disruption to power supply.

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The fire was brought under control after about 6 hours and 30 minutes.