Chemical manufacturer raided over fatal factory fire in Cheonan

The labor ministry and police conducted a raid on a chemical manufacturer in Cheonan, South Korea, on Thursday, in connection with a fatal factory fire that occurred at the company's paint ingredient factory last week. The operation, involving approximately 40 police officers and labor inspectors, aimed to seize computers and mobile phones from the company's headquarters in Cheonan and its office in Seoul.

The fire resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to two others. The investigation will focus on whether company officials adhered to safety protocols, including fire prevention and evacuation measures, to determine the exact cause of the blaze.

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