Fire Breaks Out at Resource Recovery Facility in Sipjeong-dong, Incheon... Response Level 1 Issued Briefly

A fire broke out at a resource recovery facility in Sipjeong-dong, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, at around 1:17 a.m. today (November 4).

While there were no casualties, thick black smoke and flames soared into the air, prompting a flurry of calls to 119.

Concerned about the fire spreading, fire authorities issued a "Response Level 1" alert—which mobilizes all personnel from the regional fire station—just seven minutes after the fire was reported.

Authorities deployed about 120 firefighters and over 40 pieces of equipment, including pump trucks, to battle the blaze, eventually lifting the alert around 3:38 a.m.

Bupyeong-gu issued an emergency safety text message advising, "Nearby vehicles should detour, and local residents are asked to take precautions against safety accidents."

A fire official stated, "There is currently no risk of the fire spreading further, but extinguishment is expected to take a considerable amount of time," adding, "We are using grapple trucks to lift and remove waste while putting out the flames."
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