쿠팡 물류센터 불 26시간째...한때 진압대원 비상탈출 / YTN

Black Smoke Continues… Building Walls and Debris Fall One After Another "Flames Still On the 6th and 7th Floors… Presumed to Have Intensified Overnight" Firefighters Continue External Water Spraying to Extinguish… No Official Initial Diagnosis Yet [Anchor] The fire that broke out at the Coupang logistics center in Seoknam-dong, Incheon, has continued for over a day, now in its 26th hour. As the flames and smoke intensified overnight and a risk of building collapse was detected, emergency evacuation orders were issued to internal firefighters. We will connect with our reporter on the scene to find out more about the situation. Reporter Pyo Jeong-woo! [Reporter] Yes, this is the Coupang logistics center in Seoknam-dong, Incheon. [Anchor] First, please tell us about the current situation on the ground. [Reporter] Yes, even after daybreak, black smoke continues to pour out of the building without interruption. A wider section of the exterior wall has broken off compared to yesterday, and large and small debris continues to fall around the building. Red flames are still being observed on the 6th floor, where the fire started, and on the 7th floor, where the flames spread. Firefighters at the scene explained that the fire appears to have intensified overnight. Fire trucks are continuing to spray water from outside the building, but no official initial report has been released yet. [Anchor] I heard that firefighters inside the building temporarily withdrew. What exactly is the situation? [Reporter] Yes, around 6:50 AM today, a radio message was issued to the firefighters inside to temporarily evacuate. This was a safety measure to prevent accidents caused by dripping water and falling debris while a fire helicopter sprayed water from above the building. Once the helicopter's water spraying operation is complete, the firefighters plan to re-enter and continue firefighting efforts. However, it has been confirmed that the firefighters inside observed spalling, with parts of the ceiling concrete falling off. Fire authorities are investigating the possibility that the ceiling and exterior walls may have weakened due to the building being exposed to high heat for over a day and the large amount of water sprayed. Accordingly, the policy is to continue entering the building only within the scope where safety is ensured, while continuously monitoring the condition of the structure. [Anchor] Why are they unable to contain the flames despite deploying a large number of firefighting forces? [Reporter] It has been determined that household goods were stacked in large quantities on three-tiered shelves on the 6th floor, where the fire started. The interior is filled with thick smoke, making visibility difficult, and the shelves and logistics equipment are hindering the movement of firefighters and the deployment of water jets. The flames have spread from the 6th floor to the 7th floor, and the firefighting effort is being prolonged as items piled up throughout the vast space continue to burn. The building is a reinforced concrete structure with one basement level and eight floors above ground, with a total gross floor area of ​​approximately 300,000 square meters. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the structure may have weakened due to prolonged high heat, so firefighters must enter while ensuring safety. [Anchor] Please summarize the damage and the firefighting response situation so far. [Reporter] At the time of the fire, 121 logistics center personnel evacuated on their own, so no civilian casualties have been confirmed. During the firefighting operation, one firefighter is receiving treatment at a hospital after inhaling smoke, while another was treated for exhaustion and subsequently discharged. As of 8 a.m. today, 575 firefighters and police officers, along with 221 pieces of equipment, have been mobilized to the scene. The fire authorities are maintaining a Level 2 response and a national fire mobilization order, while also receiving support from 71 fire trucks from other cities and provinces. The plan is to continue utilizing helicopters and high-performance water cannons, while continuing to enter the building to the extent that safety is ensured. The cause of the fire and the specific extent of property damage will be investigated after the fire is completely extinguished. This has been Pyo Jeong-woo from YTN at the scene of the Coupang logistics center fire. Video Reporter: Kim Gwang-hyeon Video Editor: Jeon Ja-in ... (omitted) YTN Pyo Jeong-woo ([email protected]) ▶ Original Article: https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0103_202607... ▶ Send 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.