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11 people killed at car parts plant fire in Daejeon
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At least 11 people have been killed in a large-scale fire at an automobile parts plant in the central city of Daejeon, authorities said Saturday. Rescue workers recovered the remains of the 11th victim from the charred wreckage of the plant around Saturday noon, they said. Three others remain missing, and at least 59 people were injured in the explosion, including two firefighters. A total of 170 workers were inside the plant when the fire was reported at around 1:17 p.m. on Friday. Firefighters