Seven hospitalized after toxic gas fire at SK hynix advanced memory plant — Cheongju 4th campus incident today led to all 3,600 staff being evacuated

A fire broke out in a fluorine-gas room at SK hynix’s Cheongju 4th campus in South Korea.

Sprinklers were triggered, a possible gas leak was reported, and 3,600 workers were evacuated.

Seven employees were hospitalized for treatment or observation after the incident.

SK hynix said the event should not disrupt production at the plant.