According to multiple Taiwanese media reports, a fire broke out in the Chengzhongcheng Building in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province at around 2 a.m. today (14th). The fire burned from the first floor to the upper floors. So far, 41 people have been rescued and sent to hospital, and 8 people There were no signs of life when found.
Picture source: Taiwan's "United News Network"
Firefighters are currently continuing to search and rescue the scene of the incident, and it is not ruled out that the number of casualties will continue to increase.
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Qimai, Fire Chief Li Qingxiu, and Police Chief Huang Mingzhao attended a press conference earlier. Huang Mingzhao said that the police have found witnesses and three other people to the Yancheng Police Station to take notes. According to the witnesses, before the fire broke out, A loud "bang" sound was heard at the scene, which was suspected of being an explosion. Whether there were human factors is under investigation.
Picture source: Taiwan's "United News Network"
Currently, firefighters are working in groups, searching from the 7th floor to the 11th floor floor by house. It can be seen on the scene that some residents have locked doors. Firefighters are continuing to break down the doors to search and rescue. The number of casualties may be Add more.
