A fire at a pig farm in Gimje results in the death of over 580 pigs and property damage amounting to approximately 470 million won.

Climate/Environment

Published Nov 1, 2025

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(Kimje=Yonhap News) Reporter Baek Do-in = At around 12:01 PM on the 1st, a fire broke out at a pig farm in Bujo-ri, Yongji-myeon, Kimje-si, Jeonbuk Province, burning over 180 mother pigs and over 400 piglets, as well as the farm buildings, causing property damage estimated at 470 million won (according to the fire station). The fire was extinguished after 3 hours and 10 minutes.

There were no casualties.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.

doin100@yna.co.kr

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(Kimje=Yonhap News) Reporter Baek Do-in = At around 12:01 PM on the 1st, a fire broke out at a pig farm in Bujo-ri, Yongji-myeon, Kimje-si, Jeonbuk Province, burning over 180 mother pigs and over 400 piglets, as well as the farm buildings, causing property damage estimated at 470 million won (according to the fire station). The fire was extinguished after 3 hours and 10 ...

Source: Yna

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