
Tragic South Korean Lithium-Ion Factory Fire: A Stark Warning for Battery Safety Standards
In June 2024, a devastating fire swept through the second floor of Aricell’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Hwaseong, South Korea. Within just 15 seconds of smoke appearing, the entire floor was engulfed in flames. The tragedy claimed 23 lives, injured eight others, and left a nation questioning how such a disaster could still happen in an industry powered by cutting-edge technology.


























