[뉴스초점] 인천 쿠팡 물류센터 진화 난항…인근 대피령 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Guest: Ham Eun-gu, Professor of Safety Engineering at Eulji University] Efforts to extinguish the fire at the Incheon Coupang logistics center are facing difficulties even on the third day since it broke out. Due to concerns about structural collapse, evacuation orders were issued overnight for the surrounding areas. It is still impossible to guarantee when the flames will be brought under control. We will examine this situation in detail with Professor Ham Eun-gu of the Department of Safety Engineering at Eulji University. [Question 1] The fire at the Incheon Coupang logistics center, which started on the morning of the 18th, has still not been brought under control. An evacuation order for residents was even issued last night due to the possibility of some structures collapsing. What is the reason it is taking longer than expected to put out the fire? [Question 2] As the delay increases the risk of building collapse, it seems the firefighting operation will be more difficult. However, the fire authorities are reportedly using excavators to demolish parts of the building while conducting firefighting operations. What effect is this intended to achieve? [Question 3] Five years ago, during another fire at a Coupang logistics center, it took six days to bring the flames under control. Logistics center fires often escalate into massive blazes like this, and controlling the fire is not easy; is there a specific reason for this? [Question 4] As black smoke, ash, and toxic gases emanating from the Coupang fire site spread to the surrounding area, some residents moved to temporary shelters. Nearby schools also decided to close. If you are currently near the logistics center where the fire occurred, what precautions should you take? [Question 5] Although there were no casualties as all 121 employees on the 6th floor evacuated immediately after the fire broke out, two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment due to smoke inhalation and exhaustion, respectively, during the firefighting operation. Are there any specific precautions to take when extinguishing fires at large-scale logistics centers like this? [Question 6] Regarding the fire at the Incheon Coupang logistics center, the possibility has been raised that facilities designed to prevent the spread of fire, such as firewalls and sprinklers, failed to function properly. What is your opinion on this? [Question 7] The fire authorities plan to investigate the exact point of origin and cause of the fire as soon as it is completely extinguished. What areas should be the focus of the investigation? [Question 8] Regarding this accident, President Lee Jae-myung stated, "We will inspect the overall safety management system of large-scale logistics facilities and establish effective measures to prevent accidents from recurring." What are some of these fundamental measures? ▣ Subscribe to 'Docu-Digging,' Yonhap News TV's specialized documentary channel    / @docu-digging   ▣ Subscribe to the Yonhap News TV YouTube channel    / @yonhapnewstv23   ▣ The beginning of Korean news, Yonhap News TV / Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/