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  "id": 3903808,
  "title": "(LEAD) 3 killed, 2 injured in paint ingredient factory fire in Cheonan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/lead-3-killed-2-injured-in-paint-ingredient-factory-fire-in-cheonan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T05:42:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260828005651315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating fire erupted at a paint ingredient factory in Cheonan, South Korea, on Friday morning, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives and leaving two others injured. The explosion that sparked the blaze occurred at the plant's raw materials production facility at around 11:44 a.m. local time. Upon arrival, firefighters found the body of one victim near the flames and discovered the two injured individuals inside the factory.\n\nThe first fatality was a 70-year-old worker who perished near the fire, while the other two were believed to be foreign employees working at the plant. In addition to the fatalities, a 30-year-old Indonesian national sustained burns, and a firefighter received a hand injury when struck by a falling object during the incident.\n\nAs the fire continued to rage, authorities have pledged to conduct a thorough search for any additional potential victims once the fire is fully extinguished. The factory, operated by Daewon Sanup, is under investigation, and both police and fire authorities are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of the local community. Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung has directed all available resources and personnel to aid in the rescue and firefighting efforts, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.",
  "summary": "CHEONAN, South Korea, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- A fire broke out after an explosion at...",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "3 killed in paint ingredient factory fire in Cheonan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/3-killed-in-paint-ingredient-factory-fire-in-cheonan-3896828",
        "published": "2026-08-28T04:57:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "3 killed in paint ingredient factory fire in Cheonan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/3-killed-in-paint-ingredient-factory-fire-in-cheonan",
        "published": "2026-08-28T05:17:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}