Mars Arisel Factory Fire

On the morning of the 24th, in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province
A fire occurred at the Hwaseong Arisel factory, a primary battery manufacturing company.
At least 22 people have died.

Because it was a place that handled lithium, a hazardous chemical substance, at the Hwaseong Arisel Factory fire
A foul smoke and consecutive loud noises continued.

As of 3 PM on the 25th, the number of casualties reported by the fire department is 23 deaths.
It was reported that 2 people are seriously injured and 6 people are lightly injured. In particular, among the deceased,
It is reported that many of the foreign workers are from China and Laos.

The fire department announced in a briefing that the fire was at the Mars Arisel factory building.
It occurred on the second floor, and according to the staff who evacuated from the second floor, the battery
They stated that an explosive combustion started in a single cell and that the exact cause of the fire is under investigation.

The fire at the Mars Arisel factory was a place that manufactures and sells primary lithium batteries.
Used in intelligent power grids called smart grids
It is known for primarily manufacturing smart meters and similar devices.

Electronic devices such as electric vehicles, mobile phones, and laptops.
Most batteries used in electrical equipment adopt lithium-ion technology.

Lithium offers higher energy density and longer lifespan.
It plays a role in enhancing the performance of electronic devices.

Especially as eco-friendly electric vehicles are gaining attention
Recently, batteries using lithium like these have also been gaining attention.

It is a substance that releases high energy quickly, but
It is known as a 'potential bomb' to that extent.

Lithium battery fires are difficult to extinguish, and internal heat generation is
Since it continues to occur, even if the fire appears to be extinguished, there is a high likelihood that it could reignite.

This was information about the fire at the Hwaseong Arisel Factory.