Lumber Factory Fire in Jinju Extinguished After 8 Hours; Damages Estimated at $360,000

Firefighters successfully extinguished a major blaze at a lumber factory in Jinju, South Korea, after an eight-hour battle. The fire, which broke out around 3:18 PM on June 14th, was fully contained by 11:34 PM the same day, according to the Gyeongnam Fire Department. The incident occurred in Deokgok-ri, Daegok-myeon.

The fire consumed three factory buildings and a significant amount of stored lumber. Preliminary estimates place the property damage at approximately 503 million won (around $360,000 USD). The rapid spread of the fire, which reportedly extended to a nearby factory, prompted the mobilization of all available resources from the local fire department, reaching Response Level 1.

Authorities confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries resulting from the fire. The police and fire department are set to launch a joint investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident once the fire is completely out and the site is secured. The focus now shifts to understanding how the fire started and preventing future occurrences.