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Blaze at South Korea Battery Plant Kills at Least 22

HeadlineJun 24, 2024

In South Korea, at least 22 workers are dead after a fire broke out at a lithium battery plant operated by Aricell. Firefighters say exploding battery cells set off the fire. Authorities have advised nearby residents to stay indoors with their windows shut to minimize inhaling smoke from the blaze.

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