23 killed, 9 injured in Aricell battery fire due to unaddressed quality issues and safety violations.

23 people were killed and 9 injured in a fire at South Korean lithium battery manufacturer Aricell in June. Police say the fire was caused by the company's failure to address quality issues while rushing to meet a deadline, resulting in safety violations and a lack of emergency escape training. Aricell had previously failed a quality inspection and increased production without addressing the issues, subsequently hiring temporary and unskilled workers.

August 23, 2024
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