Fire authorities contained a blaze at an oil storage facility in Gyeongsan on Tuesday, with no casualties reported. The fire erupted at 7:47 a.m. following an explosion from a storage tank cover.
On February 10, 2026, a fire broke out at the Youngnam branch of the Daehan Oil Pipeline facility in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province. The blaze started at 7:47 a.m. when an explosion occurred from the cover of an outdoor oil storage tank, prompting an immediate response from authorities.
Firefighters arrived after reports of the explosion and fire, successfully suppressing the flames by Tuesday morning. Black smoke billowed into the sky, but the situation was brought under control without spreading. A city official stated there were no reports of casualties and described the incident as "not dangerous."
Located about 250 kilometers southeast of Seoul, the facility is a key part of the Daehan Oil Pipeline Corp.'s operations. Initial accounts noted only smoke visible after the flames died down. While no injuries were reported, the event highlights ongoing concerns about safety at oil storage sites. Investigations into the cause are underway.
No broader impacts, such as evacuations or environmental damage, were mentioned in official updates.
