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Lithium battery thermal runaway sparks Incheon Coupang warehouse inferno
The National Fire Agency in South Korea determined that a fire at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon was caused by the thermal runaway of a lithium-ion battery. The blaze, which lasted over 100 hours, caused significant property damage and minor injuries to firefighters. Authorities plan to update safety standards for battery storage and response procedures for large warehouses.