Fire at Used Car Export Complex in Okryeon-dong, Incheon Damages 58 Vehicles

A fire broke out at a used car export complex in Incheon during the early morning hours, damaging 58 vehicles.

According to the Incheon Fire Headquarters on August 20, the fire started at 12:39 AM at a used car export complex in Okryeon-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.

The blaze completely destroyed 50 used vehicles, while parts of 8 other vehicles were burned.

Additionally, a 400-square-meter tent-structured warehouse and used home appliances were burned.

As massive flames and black smoke soared into the air at the time, more than 20 reports of the fire were consecutively filed with fire authorities.

Upon receiving the reports, fire authorities deployed 181 personnel, including firefighters, and 60 pieces of equipment such as pumper trucks to the scene, completely extinguishing the fire after 1 hour and 48 minutes.

When the fire broke out, Yeonsu-gu issued an emergency safety text message urging nearby vehicles to exercise caution while driving.

A fire official stated, "Fortunately, there were no casualties," adding, "We plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire, including whether it started in the vehicles or the warehouse building."
 
(Photo provided by Incheon Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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