President Lee Jae-myung directed authorities on July 18 to exert all efforts in extinguishing the fire at the Coupang warehouse in Incheon, ensuring that the damage does not spread further.
Chief Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong stated in a media briefing that the president emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of firefighters on the scene.
A fire broke out at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon, prompting the fire department to issue a National Fire Mobilization Order. However, firefighters are facing challenges due to the presence of household goods and thick smoke inside the facility.
According to the Incheon Fire Department, the fire started around 6:54 a.m. on the sixth floor of the Coupang Logistics Center in Seoknam-dong, Seohae-gu.
In response to the fire, the National Fire Agency issued the mobilization order at 3:15 p.m. to ensure a comprehensive response.
As a result, 142 pieces of equipment, including 21 high-altitude ladder trucks and unmanned firefighting robots from Seoul, Gyeonggi, Chungbuk, Chungnam, and Gangwon provinces, along with 386 firefighters, have been deployed to assist in the firefighting efforts.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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