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

09.06.2026 10:56 1 min 2 sources
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A fire broke out at a camper van manufacturing and service plant in Gyeongsangbuk-do province, likely due to an electrical fault. The workshop building was completely destroyed; no casualties reported.

A fire occurred at a camper van manufacturing and service plant in Gyeongsangbuk-do province (Goryeong County). The workshop building was completely burned down.

According to sources, the fire was extinguished in 2 hours 13 minutes by 71 firefighters and 24 pieces of equipment. No casualties were reported.

Damage estimates: one source reports 150 million won, another about 157 million won. The cause is suspected to be an electrical fault.

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Fire at Camper Manufacturing and Maintenance Plant in Korea

22.03.2026 이로운넷 KOR Original source

Fire at Motorhome Manufacturing Plant in Korea

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