Workers Leap From Flames as South Korean Factory Fire Kills 11

A deadly fire at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, killed at least 11 people on Monday. The blaze spread rapidly through the building while approximately 170 employees were inside. Emergency officials reported that desperate workers were seen jumping from windows to escape the intense flames and smoke. Rescue operations are ongoing. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident at the Aricell plant, which manufactures lithium-ion batteries.