The open stacking structure of a large logistics center makes fire hard to fight, as flames spread easily through goods piled layer upon layer. Firefighters, judging that heat-weakened structures could collapse, advised residents nearby to evacuate.

Residents said, 'At night we even hear explosions; we can't open our windows and feel anxious.' A prolonged fire carries toxic smoke and dust that directly affect life nearby.

With a facility that suffered a major fire five years ago catching fire again, calls are growing to review safety management and fire-response systems at logistics warehouses. How to manage the risk behind the logistics efficiency of open structures and bulk stacking remains the task.

Sinophone Bridge Times conveys this accident from the standpoint of preventing recurrence rather than assigning blame. As no few Chinese workers and small-business owners work in logistics and distribution, we hope it prompts a shared review of workplace safety and evacuation know-how.