Smoke Reported in Underground Pool at Da-Yeh University; Firefighters Searching for Source
Smoke was reported in the basement swimming pool of Da-Yeh University's Tourism and Hospitality Building. Firefighters found no open flames but noted a melted ceiling in the shower area. No injuries were reported.
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Changhua, 16th) Abnormal smoke appeared near the underground swimming pool of the Tourism and Hospitality Building at Da-Yeh University this morning. Firefighters rushed to the scene to investigate. There was no open flame, but the ceiling in the shower room showed signs of melting. They are currently working to pinpoint the source of the fire and are ventilating the smoke.
Da-Yeh University stated that the abnormal smoke was reported immediately upon discovery in the morning. The university activated its fire safety team and contacted the fire department to handle the situation. The safety of all students and faculty has been assured, and the cause of the smoke is pending investigation by the fire department.
The Changhua County Fire Bureau received a report at 8:49 a.m. stating there was smoke, but no flames, in the second basement level of the Tourism and Hospitality Building, and no one was trapped. Upon arrival, personnel deployed light ropes into the second basement level and used thermal imaging cameras and multi-gas detectors to investigate. They found melting on the shower room ceiling, with smoke spreading to other areas through the air conditioning system.
The Second Battalion of the Fire Bureau set up a radio relay station at the scene around 9 a.m. and asked the university to shut off the building's main power supply. A total of 15 fire engines and 29 firefighters were dispatched to continuously identify the source of the fire and ventilate the smoke.
Da-Yeh University stated that the abnormal smoke was reported immediately upon discovery in the morning. The university activated its fire safety team and contacted the fire department to handle the situation. The safety of all students and faculty has been assured, and the cause of the smoke is pending investigation by the fire department.
The Changhua County Fire Bureau received a report at 8:49 a.m. stating there was smoke, but no flames, in the second basement level of the Tourism and Hospitality Building, and no one was trapped. Upon arrival, personnel deployed light ropes into the second basement level and used thermal imaging cameras and multi-gas detectors to investigate. They found melting on the shower room ceiling, with smoke spreading to other areas through the air conditioning system.
The Second Battalion of the Fire Bureau set up a radio relay station at the scene around 9 a.m. and asked the university to shut off the building's main power supply. A total of 15 fire engines and 29 firefighters were dispatched to continuously identify the source of the fire and ventilate the smoke.