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Fire at camper factory in Gyeongsangbuk-do: damage 157 million won

13.05.2026 01:02 1 min 3 sources

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Fire at camper factory in Gyeongsangbuk-do: damage 157 million won

On March 22, 2026, a fire broke out at a camper manufacturing plant in Goryeong County, Gyeongsangbuk-do. According to sources, the fire completely destroyed one factory building, a warehouse, and paint shops.

The damage is estimated at approximately 157 million won. Firefighting efforts involved 23 vehicles and 71 firefighters, and it took over two hours to extinguish the blaze.

Note: one source mentions Gyeongsangnam-do and Sonseong County, while the other two sources refer to Gyeongsangbuk-do and Goryeong County. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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