Response Level Raised to 2 at Coupang Logistics Center Fire in Incheon: "Large Area and Abundant Combustibles"

Level 2 Response Issued at 12:25 p.m.

Regarding the fire that broke out at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon on July 18, the fire authorities have raised the response level.

According to the Incheon Fire Headquarters, the authorities issued a Level 2 response alert at around 12:25 p.m. at the scene of the Coupang logistics center fire in Seoknam-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon.

The fire authorities initially issued a Level 1 response at around 9:15 a.m., but upgraded the alert, anticipating that firefighting efforts would take a long time due to the extensive area inside the logistics center and the large amount of combustible materials present.

On the 18th, fire and smoke were rising from the 6th floor of the Coupang logistics center in Seoknam-dong, Seohae-gu, Incheon. So far, there have been no reported casualties from the fire. Yonhap News

A Level 1 response mobilizes all personnel from the local fire station, while a Level 2 response deploys personnel and equipment from five to six neighboring fire stations. Currently, 219 firefighters and related personnel, along with 79 fire engines and other equipment, have been dispatched to extinguish the blaze.

Seohae-gu authorities sent an emergency safety alert message, urging nearby residents to pay attention to their safety and asking vehicles to take alternate routes.

This fire broke out at around 6:54 a.m. on July 18 on the 6th floor of Coupang 32 Logistics Center in Seoknam-dong, Seohae-gu, Incheon. So far, there have been no casualties, but 121 people, including logistics center employees, evacuated on their own.

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