Numerous employees have lost their lives in a massive fire at a North Korean lithium battery manufacturer.
The blaze broke out on Monday morning at the Aricell plant in Hwaseong city, about 45km ( 28 miles ) south of the capital Seoul.
Local television images showed little bombs occurring as rescuers attempted to extinguish the flames.
South Korea is a leading manufacturer of sodium batteries, which are used in a variety of products, including laptops and electric cars.
According to a fireplace official, a fire official and Reuters reported that at least 16 people have died in the fire so much, though the death toll may be higher. Around 20 systems have been discovered, according to the Yonhap news agency.
The Aricell stock housed an estimated 35, 000 cell cell on its second floor, where the batteries were inspected and packaged, with more stored elsewhere.
The fire’s source is still unknown. Around the time the fire broke out, authorities claimed witness had heard a number of explosions on the next surface.
At the time, there were about 100 employees waiting.
Local fire national Kim Ji-young said initial apprehensions led to “furore of bombs.” He continued, noting that the fire’s quick disperse was caused by the numerous power cell explosions.
Due to the intense water-reaction of lithium fires, firefighters had to use dried dust to put an end to the fire, which erupted after several hours.