쿠팡 물류센터 붕괴 우려...내부 진압 중단·대원 철수 / YTN

Fire at Coupang Logistics Center Continues… Suppression Struggles Despite All-Night Efforts "Flames Presumed to Have Intensified Overnight" Emergency Evacuation Ordered Around 6:50 AM Due to Risk of Collapse "Part of Concrete Witnessed Falling Off from Ceiling" [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 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] Even now that it is daylight, black smoke is continuously billowing from the building. The exterior wall has broken off over a wider area than yesterday, and large and small debris continues to fall to the ground below. Red flames are frequently observed on the 6th floor, where the fire started, and on the 7th floor, where the flames have spread. Firefighters on the scene explained that the fire appears to have intensified overnight. Fire trucks are continuing to spray water from the outside of the building, but no official initial report has been released yet. [Anchor] I understand that emergency evacuation orders were issued to firefighters due to the risk of the building collapsing? [Reporter] Yes, around 6:50 AM today, a radio order was issued for emergency evacuation to all personnel working to extinguish the fire inside the building. This measure was taken after personnel inside witnessed firsthand the phenomenon of concrete peeling off from the ceiling. Fire authorities suspect that the ceiling and exterior walls may have weakened as the building was exposed to high heat for over a day and a large amount of water was sprayed. Although it has not been confirmed that the entire building has actually started to collapse, internal suppression operations were halted and personnel were evacuated for their safety. Fire authorities are deploying helicopters to spray water and are reviewing future suppression methods. [Anchor] Why are they unable to bring the flames under control 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. Thick smoke fills the interior of the building, making it difficult to secure visibility, and the shelves and logistics equipment are blocking the movement of firefighters and the deployment of water jets. The flames started on the 6th floor and spread to the 7th floor, and the firefighting efforts are becoming prolonged as items piled up throughout the vast space continue to burn. The building consists of one basement level and eight floors above ground, with a total gross floor area of ​​approximately 300,000 square meters. Furthermore, direct suppression of the fire has become even more difficult as access to the interior is restricted due to the risk of collapse. [Anchor] Please summarize the casualties confirmed so far. [Reporter] At the time of the fire, 121 logistics center personnel evacuated on their own, so no civilian casualties have been confirmed. However, two firefighters were injured during the firefighting operation. One is receiving treatment at a hospital for smoke inhalation, while the other was discharged after receiving treatment for symptoms of exhaustion. We are currently checking to see if any additional personnel were injured after the emergency evacuation order was issued to the internal personnel this morning. Fire authorities are checking the number of internal suppression personnel who have withdrawn to ensure the safety of all of them. [Anchor] How many firefighting personnel and equipment have been deployed so far? [Reporter] As of 8 a.m. today, a total of 575 personnel, including firefighters and police officers, have been deployed to the scene. There are 453 firefighters and 122 police officers, and a total of 221 pieces of equipment have been mobilized. The fire department issued a Level 1 response at 9:15 AM yesterday, and at 12:00 PM... (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