A fire broke out at about 9:45 p.m. on the 23rd at a cosmetics manufacturing plant in Oryu-dong, Geomdan district, Incheon, sending black smoke into the night sky and prompting a stream of reports from nearby.

Twenty-nine minutes later, at about 10:14 p.m., fire authorities issued a first-level response, mobilizing all personnel of the local fire station. Fifty-two pieces of equipment, including pump trucks, and about 100 firefighters and other staff were deployed, and the main blaze was reportedly brought under control after about three hours.

Emergency Texts Guide Residents

At about 10:30 p.m. the district sent an emergency text asking nearby residents to move away from the site and drivers to take detours. Fire officials said no casualties had been confirmed.

Authorities plan to investigate the exact cause and the extent of property damage once the fire is fully extinguished.

Why Cosmetics Plant Fires Are Dangerous

Cosmetics plants store flammable raw materials such as alcohol along with packaging, so fires often spread fast and produce heavy smoke. With factories close to new-town housing in Geomdan, some point to the importance of resident guidance during industrial fires. Incheon is home to many Chinese families and shops, and local safety checks deserve attention ahead of the Chuseok holiday.