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  Forklift-Related Fire at a Paint Warehouse A major fire recently broke out at a materials warehouse operated by a paint company in Ulsan. Fire authorities believe the fire started while forklift operations were underway inside the warehouse and are investigating the exact cause. The fire spread rapidly due to flammable materials stored in the warehouse, including paint. It extended to surrounding properties, including parked vehicles, nearby studio apartments, and an automobile repair shop. One resident of a nearby villa was killed, while four others, including warehouse personnel and local residents, were injured. The main fire was brought under control in approximately 38 minutes. However, paint and other flammable materials made it difficult to extinguish the remaining flames, and full extinguishment took approximately four hours. The Growing Challenge of Fire Response in Extreme Heat As extreme heat continues across the country, high temperatures can increase the risk of fire...