Deadly Taiwan Factory Fire Claims Multiple Lives and Injures Dozens
TL;DR
A fire and subsequent explosions at a golf ball factory in Pingtung county, Taiwan, have resulted in at least five deaths, over 100 injuries, and five people still missing. The fire started on Friday night and continued to rage overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but authorities suspect that natural gas may have contributed to the explosions. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her condolences and plans to visit the affected area.
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- Taiwan factory fire leaves at least 5 dead, more than 100 injured The Associated Press
- Taiwan factory fire kills at least 6 people, 3 still missing Global News
- Taiwan factory blaze kills 6, including several firefighters DW (English)
- Explosions and plumes of black smoke as fire destroys Taiwan golf ball factory The Independent
- 6 Killed, Over 100 Injured After Fire At Golf Ball Factory In Taiwan NDTV
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