On the morning of October 8th, a significant fire broke out at a waste recycling facility in the designated area of Wonju, Gangwon Province, starting around 6:01 AM and lasting until it was finally extinguished at 3:05 PM. The fire impacted one of the six buildings at the facility and incinerated around 200 tons of waste, leading to an estimated 10 million won in property damage according to firefighting estimates.

Emergency services responded quickly following an alert triggered by the facility's fire detection system, managing to control the flames within an hour by 7:06 AM. However, the operation faced challenges due to thick smoke generated by the burning waste, complicating efforts for complete extinguishment. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or casualties resulting from the incident.

Authorities, including police and firefighters, are currently investigating the cause of the fire by interviewing eyewitnesses and examining the site. This incident raises concerns about safety protocols and waste management practices in industrial settings, particularly in preventing similar occurrences in the future.