Taichung Uni-President Logistics Warehouse Fire, No Injuries, EPA Monitors Air Quality
A fire broke out at Uni-President Logistics warehouse in Taichung's Xitun District in the early hours of today, with no casualties reported. The fire temporarily worsened ambient air quality, prompting the Taichung City Environmental Protection Bureau to dispatch personnel for monitoring and advise the public to take precautions. The burning area was approximately 480 square meters, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 21st) A fire broke out at Uni-President Logistics warehouse in Taichung's Xitun District in the early hours of today. The fire was fierce, but the fire department responded and extinguished it, fortunately with no casualties. The fire caused a temporary deterioration in ambient air quality. The Taichung City Environmental Protection Bureau dispatched personnel to monitor the site and reminded the public to strengthen protective measures. The fire department received a report at 1:18 AM that a factory fire had occurred on Xitun Industrial Road Section 3. Various fire engines and personnel were dispatched. The scene was a two-story corrugated iron building on fire, with smoke billowing from the second floor. The fire was extinguished at 3:10 AM. The fire department stated that the fire burned refrigerated and frozen warehouse panels and plywood foam on the second floor, with a burning area of approximately 480 square meters. The cause of the fire is being investigated by fire investigators. According to a press release issued by the Taichung City Government, the Environmental Protection Bureau immediately activated an emergency response task force after the incident, dispatching personnel to monitor air quality. They immediately posted infographics on the EPA's Facebook fan page and other social media platforms, including environmental volunteers, to remind residents in nearby areas to be aware and strengthen protective measures. The Taichung City Government stated that air pollutants generated by the fire caused a deterioration in ambient air quality. The emergency response team simultaneously monitored changes in air quality on-site. After the fire department extinguished the blaze, air quality gradually improved and returned to normal levels. However, there may be a fire odor in the Xitun area, and residents are reminded to strengthen protective measures to avoid unnecessary exposure risks. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150421
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