Taichung Taiping Townhouse Fire Spreads to 5 Neighboring Houses
A townhouse fire broke out in Taiping District, Taichung City today, spreading to 5 neighboring houses. Firefighters quickly responded, and the fire was brought under control with no reported injuries or trapped individuals. The fire department is currently investigating the cause.
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 7th) A townhouse fire occurred in Taiping District, Taichung City this afternoon. The fire department was notified and dispatched personnel for rescue. Due to the spread of the fire, a total of 5 houses were affected. The fire was brought under control with no reported injuries or trapped individuals. The cause of the fire is awaiting investigation by the police and fire department.
The Taichung City Fire Department received a report at 4:35 PM today that a residential fire had broken out on Zhongping 9th Street in Taiping District, and immediately dispatched fire engines and personnel to handle it.
Firefighters stated that the burning building was a 2-story concrete structure with a 3-story corrugated iron addition, emitting black smoke from its exterior. Due to the spread, a total of 5 houses were affected. The fire was brought under control at 5:17 PM. Currently, there are no reported injuries or trapped individuals, and firefighters are continuing to deal with the fire. The cause of the fire is awaiting investigation. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 7th) A townhouse fire occurred in Taiping District, Taichung City this afternoon. The fire department was notified and dispatched personnel for rescue. Due to the spread of the fire, a total of 5 houses were affected. The fire was brought under control with no reported injuries or trapped individuals. The cause of the fire is awaiting investigation by the police and fire department.
The Taichung City Fire Department received a report at 4:35 PM today that a residential fire had broken out on Zhongping 9th Street in Taiping District, and immediately dispatched fire engines and personnel to handle it.
Firefighters stated that the burning building was a 2-story concrete structure with a 3-story corrugated iron addition, emitting black smoke from its exterior. Due to the spread, a total of 5 houses were affected. The fire was brought under control at 5:17 PM. Currently, there are no reported injuries or trapped individuals, and firefighters are continuing to deal with the fire. The cause of the fire is awaiting investigation. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150507
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