Fire at SK Hynix Cheongju Plant Leads to Toxic Gas Leak, 6 Injured
A fire at SK Hynix's semiconductor plant in Cheongju, South Korea, caused a toxic hydrogen fluoride gas leak, injuring six people. The fire is now under control.
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A fire at a semiconductor plant owned by South Korean giant SK Hynix in Cheongju resulted in a toxic hydrogen fluoride gas leak, injuring six people, according to reports from Yonhap News citing fire officials. Reuters reported that the leak was caused by a fire at the facility, which has since been brought under control. An SK Hynix spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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A major South Korean semiconductor manufacturer.