A fire at a Coupang fulfillment center in South Korea burned for more than two days, according to a report by Inside Retail Asia. The blaze, which broke out on July 20, 2026, was not fully extinguished until July 22, as emergency crews struggled to contain it.
The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, but the facility stored large quantities of flammable materials typical in e-commerce warehouses, including electronics, plastics, and packaging. No casualties were reported, but the incident disrupted Coupang's logistics network, which processes millions of orders daily across South Korea.
The fire highlights ongoing concerns about warehouse safety in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector. Coupang, often compared to Amazon for its fast delivery promises, has faced scrutiny over working conditions and safety protocols in its fulfillment centers. The company has not yet issued a statement on the financial or operational impact of the fire.