Fire tore through an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, on Friday, killing 14 people and injuring at least 59 others.
The blaze erupted around lunchtime at the Anjun Industrial plant, where roughly 170 staff were on shift.
Thick black smoke poured from the building as workers scrambled for safety, some leaping from windows to escape the rapidly spreading flames.
Firefighters arrived within minutes but struggled to push inside.
Fears of collapse forced them to fight the inferno from outside while desperate crews searched for trapped colleagues.
By Saturday morning, rescue teams had recovered all 14 bodies from the charred wreckage and confirmed every missing person was now accounted for.
The factory makes engine valves and supplies major carmakers including Hyundai and Kia.
Officials believe an explosion triggered the disaster, though the exact cause remains under urgent investigation.
Police have begun identifying victims and interviewing survivors, many of whom suffered from smoke inhalation or injuries sustained while fleeing.
As the nation absorbs the shock, emergency services continue to treat the injured, with 25 people listed in serious condition.
This heartbreaking loss comes as South Korea confronts its long-running challenges with workplace safety, yet for the families and colleagues left behind, the pain feels immediate and raw.
Authorities vow to leave no stone unturned in uncovering what went wrong so such a tragedy never strikes again.
