Incheon Coupang Logistics Center Fire Continues for Second Day

Firefighting efforts at the Coupang logistics center in Seoknam-dong, Incheon, entered their second day on Sunday morning, with the blaze still not under control after more than 25 hours. The fire, which began around 6:54 AM on Saturday on the sixth floor, spread to the seventh floor, fueled by large quantities of flammable materials and the expansive interior.

The fire department initially responded with levels 1 and 2 alerts before issuing a national firefighting mobilization order at 3:15 PM on Saturday. Despite deploying advanced equipment and personnel from five surrounding cities, the fire continued to rage, necessitating the continuation of the mobilization order Sunday morning.

While 121 employees evacuated safely in the initial stages, one firefighter in his 40s was treated for smoke inhalation during the ongoing suppression efforts. President Lee Jae-myung and Prime Minister Han Sung-sook have ordered a full-scale response, emphasizing the safety of firefighters and the prevention of secondary accidents.