Key facts
- Firefighters have been battling a blaze at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon, South Korea, for three days.
- The fire started early Saturday morning and remained uncontained as of Monday morning.
- Concerns about the potential collapse of the building have led to an evacuation order for residents within 116 meters of the warehouse's ramp zone.
- Authorities have deployed 812 firefighters and 231 pieces of equipment to combat the fire.
- Rainfall on Monday has aided firefighting efforts, with officials expressing hope for initial control by the end of the day.
Firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze at a Coupang warehouse in Incheon, South Korea, on Monday, July 20, 2026, for the third consecutive day. The fire, which began early Saturday morning, remained uncontained as of Monday morning, according to the Incheon firefighting headquarters. The complex structure of the building and the large quantities of flammable materials inside have hampered efforts to extinguish the flames. However, authorities reported progress on Monday, aided by rainfall, with a fire official stating that initial control of the fire is expected sometime today, though the exact time of extinguishment remains uncertain. A national mobilization order issued Saturday has led to the deployment of 812 firefighters and 231 pieces of equipment. An evacuation order was issued late Sunday for areas within 116 meters of the warehouse's ramp zone due to concerns about a potential collapse, leading to 178 people taking shelter at nearby schools. Local authorities also advised daycare centers and elementary schools in the vicinity to close on Monday.