SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Seven people, including five firefighters, were injured on Friday in South Korea's metal-plating factory fire, according to Yonhap news agency.
The fire broke out around 8:38 a.m. local time at the four-story factory in Bucheon, about 25 km west of Seoul.
Among the seven casualties, one of the two severely injured firefighters went into cardiac arrest.
Three firefighters and two factory workers suffered minor injuries such as smoke inhalation and exhaustion.
The fire originated in a third-floor washing room, and flammable liquids were stored inside the factory.
The main fire was brought under control around 10:22 a.m.
The fire authorities and police planned to investigate the exact cause of the incident. ■
