Coupang Provides Relief Supplies to Firefighters and Local Residents

Coupang: "Supporting Firefighters and Residents Is Our Top Priority"
Essential Supplies, Snacks, and Dust Masks Provided On-Site in Real Time for Firefighters

Following a fire at the Coupang logistics center in Seoknam-dong, Incheon, nearby residents were evacuated, and Coupang has begun emergency relief efforts for residents and firefighters.

On July 19, Coupang announced that starting the previous evening it had delivered relief supplies to the evacuation center set up at Incheon Sinhyeon Elementary School due to the fire. The company provided 100 mattresses, about 100 items of underwear, hundreds of packages of wet wipes and toilet paper, and 500 cups of instant noodles. In addition, from today, Coupang plans to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to evacuated residents.

Yonhap News Agency

Coupang also transported 200 sets of emergency relief supplies—out of a total of 2,000 sets stockpiled at its Sejong Fulfillment Center—to a logistics facility near the shelter on the night of the fire in preparation for additional support. The relief kits include essentials such as comforters, pillows, towels, socks, toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap, and foldable three-section mattresses. According to company representatives, additional supplies will be delivered immediately upon residents’ request.

Relief efforts for firefighters involved in extinguishing the blaze are also ongoing. Since the incident, Coupang has continued to provide essential items—including toothbrushes and mobile phone chargers—along with snacks and beverages to firefighters stationed at the scene.

Coupang intends to cooperate with related agencies, such as the Seo-gu Office of Incheon, to provide additional supplies as needed on site.

Previously, Jung Jongcheol, CEO of Coupang Fulfillment Services, stated in an announcement the previous day: “We will put the safety of firefighters first, actively support firefighting operations at the scene, and fully cooperate with investigations by relevant authorities. In addition, we will actively support local residents who have been affected by the fire.”

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