Police Conduct Raid Over Fire at Coupang Incheon Logistics Center

Police have initiated a compulsory investigation into Coupang's No. 32 Logistics Center in Seoknam-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, where a massive fire was finally extinguished after some 109 hours.

The Incheon Provincial Police Agency's dedicated investigation team for the Seoknam-dong Coupang Logistics Center fire announced that they have been executing search and seizure warrants starting at 10:00 a.m. today at two Coupang-related offices and the disaster prevention room near the logistics center.

Police mobilized 30 investigators for the raid and plan to secure original CCTV footage capturing the scene at the time of the fire.

There are currently no individuals booked on criminal charges regarding the fire. Police reportedly stated at the time of obtaining the search warrant that its purpose was to check for potential charges including arson and accidental fire.

The fire broke out at around 6:54 a.m. on the 18th and was extinguished on the afternoon of the 22nd, some 109 hours and 40 minutes later.

No casualties were reported other than two firefighters receiving hospital treatment for smoke inhalation and exhaustion, respectively.

Fire authorities estimate that the fire originated from items stored on a three-tier rack on the sixth floor of the logistics center.

(Photo provided by Incheon Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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