my timesThe Korea Timesopen noticesearchBusinessCompaniesFactory automation, lithium batteries present new fire safety challengesListenListenText SizePrintBy Lee Gyu-leePublished Jul 23, 2026 4:08 pm KSTUpdated Jul 23, 2026 4:56 pm KSTCoupang fire raises questions over lithium-ion battery safety in automated warehousesFirefighters battle a blaze at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon, Tuesday. Yonhap The dayslong fire at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon has highlighted growing fire safety challenges, as factories and warehouses become increasingly automated and reliant on lithium-ion battery-powered robots that could cause a massive explosion when heated. This new industrial environment is raising concerns that existing safety standards may not…
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