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Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire

At least 22 people have been confirmed dead while eight others were injured, local authorities say.

Local television footage showed large smoke clouds and small explosions going off as firefighters sought to put out the fire. Mr Kim said the fire began when a series of battery cells exploded, though it remains unclear what triggered the initial explosions. As a lithium fire can react intensely with water, firefighters had to use dry sand to extinguish the blaze, which took several hours to get under control.

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