A significant fire broke out at a storage tank owned by the Korea National Oil Pipeline Corporation located in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, early on the morning of the 10th, at 7:47 AM. The fire was reportedly contained and extinguished by the local firefighting department by approximately 10:37 AM, after around 2 hours and 50 minutes of intense firefighting efforts. The tank was holding 2.5 million liters of gasoline, raising concerns of a potential large-scale disaster, especially given the proximity of over ten other similar facilities. Fortunately, safety measures such as an internal fire suppression system were effective, preventing the fire from spreading further, and despite the alarming situation, there were no casualties reported during the incident.

Officials indicated that there was one worker present in the facility at the time of the fire, but there were no injuries or notable damage to the surrounding areas or external spillage of fuel. The cause of the fire is currently believed to be linked to static electricity, which can occur during manual operations when individuals move around the facility. The Korea National Oil Pipeline Corporation's regional office acknowledged that they had put measures in place to prevent static electricity before starting work; however, they recognized the challenge posed by static discharge during operations. Further investigations are being conducted to fully ascertain the exact cause of the fire, and the authorities are now engaged in transferring the remaining fuel from the damaged tank to ensure safety and prevent any future incidents.