A massive factory fire that began after several lithium batteries exploded has killed at least 22 people in South Korea.
The blaze broke out on Monday morning at the Aricell plant in Hwaseong city, about 45km (28 miles) south of the capital Seoul.
Local television footage showed large smoke clouds and small explosions going off as firefighters sought to put out the fire. A part of the roof had collapsed.
In Hwaseong, South Korea, a fire at the Aricell lithium battery factory has resulted in at least 20 deaths. The fire, which started on the second floor, led to explosions and thick smoke, complicating firefighting efforts.
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