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Deadly Fire at South Korean Battery Maker Aricell Kills 23 Due to Quality Failures
Aug 23, 2024, 02:57 AM
A deadly fire at a South Korean lithium battery manufacturer, Aricell, in June resulted in the deaths of 23 workers. Police investigations revealed that the fire was caused by quality failures as the company rushed to meet a production deadline for military supplies. The company reportedly ignored signs of dangerous quality failures and did not conduct any fire escape drills, contributing to the high casualty rate. The incident has led to increased scrutiny of electric vehicle batteries in South Korea.
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