Fire Breaks Out in Douliu House Early Morning; Mother and Son Tragically Killed
A bungalow fire in Douliu, Yunlin County, early this morning resulted in the deaths of a 92-year-old woman and her 60-year-old son.
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(CNA Reporter Chiang Yi-ching, Yunlin, 28th) The Yunlin County Fire Department received a report around 5 a.m. today of a fire at a bungalow in Douliu City. Firefighters arrived and deployed water lines to extinguish the blaze. Two people, a mother and son, were found in the house but were clearly deceased. The cause of the fire is yet to be clarified.
Yunlin County Fire Department stated they received a report from the public at around 5 a.m. today. Units from Douliu, Gongyuan, Gukeng, and Linnei, along with the First Battalion, were immediately dispatched to the scene, totaling 11 fire vehicles and 21 personnel.
Upon arrival, firefighters fought the intense blaze. The roof of the bungalow had already been destroyed. Witnesses informed the crew that two people were trapped inside.
Firefighters eventually located a 92-year-old woman, surnamed Lin-Chan, who had mobility issues, and her 60-year-old son, surnamed Lin. Both were clearly deceased.
According to the department, the fire has been extinguished. The estimated burned area is about 30 square meters, and the cause is under investigation. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150428
Yunlin County Fire Department stated they received a report from the public at around 5 a.m. today. Units from Douliu, Gongyuan, Gukeng, and Linnei, along with the First Battalion, were immediately dispatched to the scene, totaling 11 fire vehicles and 21 personnel.
Upon arrival, firefighters fought the intense blaze. The roof of the bungalow had already been destroyed. Witnesses informed the crew that two people were trapped inside.
Firefighters eventually located a 92-year-old woman, surnamed Lin-Chan, who had mobility issues, and her 60-year-old son, surnamed Lin. Both were clearly deceased.
According to the department, the fire has been extinguished. The estimated burned area is about 30 square meters, and the cause is under investigation. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150428