Fire breaks out at coal power plant in Taean, 2 injured
Published: 09 Dec. 2025, 16:31
![Smoke billows from a fire that broke out at Taean Thermal Power Plant in Taean on Dec. 9. [YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2025/12/09/aa2d84fb-1072-4e6f-acb0-5de100c0cecb.jpg)
Smoke billows from a fire that broke out at Taean Thermal Power Plant in Taean on Dec. 9. [YONHAP]
A fire broke out at a coal-fired power plant in the western coastal county of Taean, South Chungcheong, on Tuesday, leaving two people injured, fire officials said.
Authorities received a report of the fire along with what sounded like an explosion at Taean Thermal Power Plant in Taean at 2:43 p.m., with fire officials working to put out the blaze.
The two injured workers suffered burns and were moved for treatment. Their injuries were believed not to be life-threatening, officials said.
Police and fire authorities suspect the fire was caused by a gas explosion on the first floor of a building in the complex.
Workers at the power plant have been evacuated, with authorities checking for more casualties.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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