A massive fire broke out at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a national fire mobilization order [1].
The escalation to a national response reflects the severity of the blaze and the difficulty emergency crews faced in containing the fire within the high-density warehouse environment.
The fire was first reported at 6:54 a.m. [1]. It originated on the sixth floor of the eight-story facility located in Seoknam-dong [1]. According to reports, the blaze began in a warehouse area where stacked household goods ignited and spread rapidly [1].
Emergency responders evacuated 121 workers from the building [1]. During the firefighting efforts, one firefighter was injured [1]. Despite the early morning start, the fire remained unextinguished for several hours, leading the fire department to issue the national fire mobilization order at 3:15 p.m. [1].
Witnesses described the intensity of the smoke and flames as they moved through the structure. An Jae-deok, who witnessed the event, said the fire started in one area and the smoke continued to circle the building. He said a larger fire broke out around 4 p.m. [1].
An anchor for YTN News said a large fire broke out at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon and has not been extinguished [1].
The facility's design, featuring eight floors of stored goods, contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. Authorities continue to manage the scene as they work to fully suppress the remaining flames [1].
“One firefighter injured and 121 workers evacuated”
The issuance of a national fire mobilization order indicates that local and regional resources were insufficient to combat the blaze. Because logistics centers often store vast quantities of flammable consumer goods in vertical configurations, these facilities present significant challenges for containment and ventilation, often requiring specialized equipment and manpower from across the country to prevent total structural collapse or wider urban spread.
