Changhua Lukang factory fire: Thick smoke billows into sky, engulfing western coastal area
A factory fire broke out in Lukang Township, Changhua County, with thick smoke rising into the sky and affecting visibility on nearby roads. Firefighters responded, and the blaze was extinguished around 4 PM, but residents were urged to close windows and avoid going outside.
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(Central News Agency reporter Xiao Boyang, Changhua County, 10th) A factory in Lunwei Lane, Lukang Township, Changhua County caught fire today, with thick smoke billowing into the sky, even affecting visibility on nearby Provincial Highway 61. The Environmental Protection Bureau reminded residents in Lukang, Fuxing, and Puyan townships to close their windows tightly; the fire was extinguished around 4 PM, and residual firefighting operations continued until 5 PM.
The Changhua County Fire Department stated that the scene was a burning pile of waste in a corrugated iron warehouse, with a burnt floor area of approximately 2,000 square meters. 24 fire trucks, 1 ambulance, 53 firefighters, 1 drone, and 3 firefighting robots were dispatched for full-scale rescue. The fire was brought under control at 1:50 PM and extinguished at 3:59 PM. No one was injured or trapped at the scene, and no related personnel were present.
The Changhua County Environmental Protection Bureau issued a message stating that a factory fire occurred around 11 AM in the vicinity of Lunwei Lane, Lukang Township, and personnel were immediately dispatched to monitor the scene. Subsequent investigations will clarify whether there was human negligence based on the fire investigation report; the prevailing wind direction was north-northeast, and the affected areas mainly included Lukang, Fuxing, and Puyan townships downwind. Residents were reminded to close windows tightly, avoid going out, and wear masks.
The Central Regional Branch of the Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, issued a message stating that due to a factory fire next to the service road at 174.5 kilometers on both directions of Provincial Highway 61, Yangcuo section, thick smoke led to poor visibility. In cooperation with the fire department's handling of the fire, Provincial Highway 61 northbound from 175 to 174 kilometers, Yangcuo to Xianxi section, was closed. Drivers were advised to exit early at Yangcuo and Lukang, and to drive carefully while minding road conditions. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150510
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(Central News Agency reporter Xiao Boyang, Changhua County, 10th) A factory in Lunwei Lane, Lukang Township, Changhua County caught fire today, with thick smoke billowing into the sky, even affecting visibility on nearby Provincial Highway 61. The Environmental Protection Bureau reminded residents in Lukang, Fuxing, and Puyan townships to close their windows tightly; the fire was extinguished around 4 PM, and residual firefighting operations continued until 5 PM.
The Changhua County Fire Department stated that the scene was a burning pile of waste in a corrugated iron warehouse, with a burnt floor area of approximately 2,000 square meters. 24 fire trucks, 1 ambulance, 53 firefighters, 1 drone, and 3 firefighting robots were dispatched for full-scale rescue. The fire was brought under control at 1:50 PM and extinguished at 3:59 PM. No one was injured or trapped at the scene, and no related personnel were present.
The Changhua County Environmental Protection Bureau issued a message stating that a factory fire occurred around 11 AM in the vicinity of Lunwei Lane, Lukang Township, and personnel were immediately dispatched to monitor the scene. Subsequent investigations will clarify whether there was human negligence based on the fire investigation report; the prevailing wind direction was north-northeast, and the affected areas mainly included Lukang, Fuxing, and Puyan townships downwind. Residents were reminded to close windows tightly, avoid going out, and wear masks.
The Central Regional Branch of the Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, issued a message stating that due to a factory fire next to the service road at 174.5 kilometers on both directions of Provincial Highway 61, Yangcuo section, thick smoke led to poor visibility. In cooperation with the fire department's handling of the fire, Provincial Highway 61 northbound from 175 to 174 kilometers, Yangcuo to Xianxi section, was closed. Drivers were advised to exit early at Yangcuo and Lukang, and to drive carefully while minding road conditions. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150510
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