쿠팡 물류센터 불 35시간째..."밤 11시쯤 진화 목표" / YTN

Flames Subside Then Intensify Again… Thick Smoke Fills Surroundings Coupang Logistics Center Fire Enters 35th Hour… "Targeting Extinguishment by 11 PM" 28 Special Vehicles, 4 Helicopters… Large-Capacity Water Spray System Also Deployed [Anchor] The fire that broke out yesterday at the Coupang Logistics Center in Seoknam-dong, Incheon, has been burning for nearly 35 hours. Fire authorities are mobilizing all available resources, including large-capacity water spray equipment and helicopters, to contain the flames. We connect now to our reporter on the scene. Reporter Im Ye-jin! [Reporter] Yes, I am standing in front of the Coupang Logistics Center in Seoknam-dong, Incheon. [Anchor] What is the current situation? [Reporter] The intensity of the flames, which had briefly subsided, is rising again. Thick smoke has filled the surrounding area. In a briefing this morning, the fire department stated that it is expected to take 16 hours to bring the main fire under control and announced that they are aiming to extinguish the main fire by around 11 PM. With a national firefighting mobilization order issued, the fire department is pouring all its efforts into extinguishing the fire by deploying specialized vehicles, such as aerial ladder trucks and articulated ladder trucks, as well as helicopters. They are also operating a high-capacity foam spraying system that sprays water all at once using large pumps. [Anchor] Why is it taking such a long time to put out the fire despite the full mobilization of equipment and personnel? [Reporter] It is because flammable household goods are piled high in a complex shelving structure on the 6th and 7th floors where the fire broke out. There is a mix of three-tiered shelving accessible via stairs and large shelving reaching heights of around 8 meters. It has been determined that firefighters are having difficulty moving and deploying hoses because some shelves have collapsed or toppled, and the passageways are narrow. Fire authorities also explained that because the area of ​​each floor is so vast, it takes a considerable amount of time for firefighters to reach the source of the fire. The explanation is that the thick smoke filling the interior was difficult to manage even with smoke extraction robots, and because the structure has open ramps on both sides, it is also significantly affected by wind. [Anchor] Then, what is the situation regarding building safety and the entry of firefighters into the building? [Reporter] Earlier, the fire department explained that while they ordered a temporary evacuation of personnel inside the building as the flames rapidly intensified in the early morning, it was not an emergency escape situation. Experts monitoring the situation from the on-site control room believe there is no significant risk of the entire building collapsing. However, they explained that spalling, where concrete bursts due to high heat, has occurred, damaging some slabs, and exposed rebar has also been identified in some areas. Until a structural assessment is completed, the fire department is not sending personnel directly into the 6th and 7th floors where the fire originated; instead, they are continuing suppression efforts from the outside using specialized equipment. Meanwhile, personnel have been deployed to areas unaffected by the fire, such as the 5th floor, to continuously monitor for signs of the fire spreading. In addition, excavators are being mobilized to drill through the wall in the ramp section toward the 6th floor. Furthermore, while concerns were raised that loud noises heard overnight might indicate an explosion, it has been determined that the sounds were caused by a collapsing shelf or falling concrete fragments, rather than an actual explosion. [Anchor] Please summarize the casualties and safety issues for nearby residents. [Reporter] It has been confirmed that all 121 employees who were on duty at the time of the fire evacuated on their own. It is understood that there were fewer workers inside than usual because the fire broke out during a shift change. The fire authorities plan to search the interior again to check for any unidentified personnel once the fire is extinguished. Although there were no civilian casualties, one firefighter is currently receiving treatment at a hospital for smoke inhalation, and another has been discharged after receiving treatment for exhaustion. Incheon City is continuously measuring fine dust and hazardous substances around the fire site, and so far regarding air quality... (omitted) YTN Im Ye-jin ([email protected]) ▶ Original Article : https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0103_202607... ▶ Report a Tip : https://mj.ytn.co.kr/mj/mj_write.php ▣ Subscribe to YTN YouTube Channel : http://goo.gl/Ytb5SZ ⓒ YTN Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use of AI data are prohibited