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White Phosphorus Leak Reported Inside US Airbase in South Korea
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A white phosphorus leak was reported inside a US airbase in South Korea on Tuesday, prompting an evacuation advisory for nearby residents. Decontamination work is underway, and there were no reports of casualties.
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White Phosphorus Leak Reported Inside US Airbase in South Korea
A white phosphorus leak was reported inside a US airbase in South Korea on Tuesday, prompting an evacuation advisory for nearby residents. Decontamination work is underway, and there were no reports of casualties. The World Health Organisation has warned about the dangers of white phosphorus, a highly inflammable substance. The incident is being investigated by Korean fire authorities and US Forces Korea.
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