Woman Dies in Kaohsiung Bamboo Forest Fire, Suspected of Accidental Ignition from Firecrackers to Scare Monkeys
A woman died in a bamboo forest fire in Kaohsiung, suspected of accidentally starting the blaze with firecrackers while trying to scare away monkeys and then falling into the flames during firefighting efforts. The incident highlights the dangers of using fireworks in dry conditions.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hung Hsueh-kuang Kaohsiung 7th) A farmland fire occurred today in Tianliao District, Kaohsiung City. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they found Ms. He deceased. Family members mentioned that Ms. He had used firecrackers to drive away monkeys. Given that a lighter and firecrackers were found at the scene, it is initially suspected that she accidentally ignited the surrounding bamboo forest weeds and tragically fell into the fire while attempting to put it out.
The Hunei Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department received a report around 9 AM about a farmland fire in Tianliao District and immediately dispatched personnel to assist. It was understood that Mr. He, a relative of the deceased Ms. He, witnessed the bamboo forest next to the farmland catching fire. When he called out to people at the scene, there was no response, so he immediately reported it to the fire department for rescue.
After firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze, the 73-year-old Ms. He was found clearly deceased at the scene. Family members stated that the deceased had used firecrackers to drive away monkey groups from the guava orchard. A lighter and firecrackers were found at the scene, and it is initially suspected that she accidentally ignited the surrounding bamboo forest weeds, and tragically fell into the fire while trying to extinguish it. The detailed cause of the fire and the incident are still pending further investigation by the fire department's fire investigation unit.
The police appeal to the public: due to the recent dry weather, weeds and bamboo forests can easily spread fires quickly, so particular attention should be paid to the surrounding environment and personal safety to prevent tragedies from happening. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Hung Hsueh-kuang Kaohsiung 7th) A farmland fire occurred today in Tianliao District, Kaohsiung City. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they found Ms. He deceased. Family members mentioned that Ms. He had used firecrackers to drive away monkeys. Given that a lighter and firecrackers were found at the scene, it is initially suspected that she accidentally ignited the surrounding bamboo forest weeds and tragically fell into the fire while attempting to put it out.
The Hunei Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department received a report around 9 AM about a farmland fire in Tianliao District and immediately dispatched personnel to assist. It was understood that Mr. He, a relative of the deceased Ms. He, witnessed the bamboo forest next to the farmland catching fire. When he called out to people at the scene, there was no response, so he immediately reported it to the fire department for rescue.
After firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze, the 73-year-old Ms. He was found clearly deceased at the scene. Family members stated that the deceased had used firecrackers to drive away monkey groups from the guava orchard. A lighter and firecrackers were found at the scene, and it is initially suspected that she accidentally ignited the surrounding bamboo forest weeds, and tragically fell into the fire while trying to extinguish it. The detailed cause of the fire and the incident are still pending further investigation by the fire department's fire investigation unit.
The police appeal to the public: due to the recent dry weather, weeds and bamboo forests can easily spread fires quickly, so particular attention should be paid to the surrounding environment and personal safety to prevent tragedies from happening. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150507
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