Over 1,000 Evacuated in Fire at INPARADISE Taipei Xin Yi Store; Operator to Fully Cooperate with Investigation
A fire broke out during lunchtime at the INPARADISE buffet restaurant located on the 46th floor of Breeze Xin Yi in Taipei, leading to the evacuation of over 1,000 customers and staff. The Feastogether Group stated that the fire was discovered above the teppanyaki area and they are fully cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause.
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(CNA Reporter Yu Xiao-han, Taipei, 13th) A fire broke out during lunchtime today at the famous buffet restaurant "INPARADISE" in Taipei's Xin Yi district, forcing the evacuation of over 1,000 people. The operator stated that, prioritizing customer safety, they immediately initiated an evacuation. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, and the company will fully cooperate.
The fire occurred around noon today at the Breeze Xin Yi department store in Taipei's Xin Yi District. The source of the fire was on the 46th floor, at the "INPARADISE" restaurant under the Feastogether Group, leading to the evacuation of more than 1,000 customers and staff from the entire building.
The Feastogether Group subsequently issued a statement, expressing deep apologies for the alarm caused by the incident. The restaurant team noticed an abnormality in the ceiling above the teppanyaki area at 11:30 AM when lunch service began, and the team immediately carried out firefighting operations.
The Feastogether Group said that, prioritizing the safety and peace of mind of all customers, they synchronously initiated evacuation arrangements and completed the full evacuation of all customers and staff before 11:40 AM. Regarding the impact on customers' dining, the group is actively coordinating the service capacity of its multiple brands to make the best possible service arrangements.
Regarding the cause of the fire, the Feastogether Group stated that the competent authorities are currently investigating, and they will fully cooperate and continue to strengthen safety measures. (Editor: Chen Qing-fang) 1150413
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(CNA Reporter Yu Xiao-han, Taipei, 13th) A fire broke out during lunchtime today at the famous buffet restaurant "INPARADISE" in Taipei's Xin Yi district, forcing the evacuation of over 1,000 people. The operator stated that, prioritizing customer safety, they immediately initiated an evacuation. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, and the company will fully cooperate.
The fire occurred around noon today at the Breeze Xin Yi department store in Taipei's Xin Yi District. The source of the fire was on the 46th floor, at the "INPARADISE" restaurant under the Feastogether Group, leading to the evacuation of more than 1,000 customers and staff from the entire building.
The Feastogether Group subsequently issued a statement, expressing deep apologies for the alarm caused by the incident. The restaurant team noticed an abnormality in the ceiling above the teppanyaki area at 11:30 AM when lunch service began, and the team immediately carried out firefighting operations.
The Feastogether Group said that, prioritizing the safety and peace of mind of all customers, they synchronously initiated evacuation arrangements and completed the full evacuation of all customers and staff before 11:40 AM. Regarding the impact on customers' dining, the group is actively coordinating the service capacity of its multiple brands to make the best possible service arrangements.
Regarding the cause of the fire, the Feastogether Group stated that the competent authorities are currently investigating, and they will fully cooperate and continue to strengthen safety measures. (Editor: Chen Qing-fang) 1150413
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