Planck Vision Systems manufactures thermal imaging solutions for portable inspection and 24/7 monitoring of commercial applications including: Early Fire Detection, Manufacturing, Substations and Tunnels, Electrical Panel/Cabinets, Storage Facilities, Data Centers and Elevated Body Temperature Screening. Our company is headquartered in Santa Barbara CA, the capital of infrared sensing technologies in the United States.
On October 24, 2024, at 6:35 PM, a fire broke out at a U.S. Army supply base in Busan, South Korea, originating from a warehouse under renovation. The blaze, caused by a construction error, spread rapidly, prompting local firefighters to dispatch over 160 personnel and 51 pieces of fire equipment to combat the fire. After 13 hours of efforts, the fire was brought under control the following morning. The estimated damages from this incident are around $500,000.
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On October 24, 2024, at 6:35 PM, a fire broke out at a warehouse under renovation at a U.S. Army supply base in Busan, South Korea. According to spokesman Phil Molter of U.S. Army Garrison Daegu, the fire was initially determined to have been caused by a construction error.
The blaze spread rapidly, prompting the garrison to request mutual aid from the Busan Fire Department to combat the growing flames.
By 8 PM, as many as 11 fire stations had responded, deploying over 160 personnel and 51 pieces of fire equipment to the scene. As of 10 PM, no injuries were reported. According to Yonhap news agency, firefighters were still working to control and extinguish spot fires that night. By 11 PM, firefighters had already begun addressing residual flames on-site.
The fire occurred in the cold storage area of the depot, and due to the sandwich panel construction and flammable materials present at the construction site, it proved difficult to contain. The U.S. Army established this supply depot at the start of the Korean War in 1950. The estimated damages from this incident are around $500,000, and specific losses are still being assessed.
This fire incident emphasizes the critical importance of early fire detection. Utilizing advanced monitoring technologies, such as the thermal imaging systems from Planck Vision Systems, can detect minute temperature variations in a timely manner, which is crucial in preventing the fire from escalating. Early detection of anomalies significantly reduces risks, preventing potential system failures and safety threats.
For Heavy Industry, Planck Vision Systems leads with superior thermal imaging tailored for diverse industries. Beyond detecting minute temperature variations, our always-on technology ensures system protection, operational excellence, and catches every anomaly. This vigilance minimizes risks, preempting system failures and potential threats.