Fire at Taichung Social Housing Construction Site Caused by Improper Use of Acetylene, Says National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center
A fire broke out this morning at the 'Xinping Haoshi' social housing construction site in Beitun District, Taichung. The National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center stated that the fire was caused by the improper use of acetylene cutting during support dismantling work. There were no injuries, and the labor inspection agency has been notified.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, Reporter Kao Hua-chien, 13th) A fire broke out this morning at the construction site of the 'Xinping Haoshi' social housing project in Beitun District, Taichung City. The National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center (HURC) stated that the fire was caused by the improper use of acetylene cutting during support dismantling work. There were no injuries, and the labor inspection agency has been notified.
The HURC stated in a press release that when the 'Xinping Haoshi' social housing project was undergoing support dismantling work this morning, a fire was accidentally started due to the improper use of acetylene cutting. The construction unit immediately activated its emergency response mechanism, notified the fire department to assist, and reported to relevant authorities at the first opportunity. The situation on site is now under control.
The HURC said that upon receiving the news, it immediately coordinated with the construction management unit, the Central District Engineering Branch of the National Land Management Agency, to dispatch various disaster relief and rescue operations, prioritizing the confirmation of no injuries and evacuating relevant personnel to maintain traffic around the construction area.
The HURC pointed out that it has instructed the turnkey contractor to analyze the cause of the accident, take preventive measures, properly handle subsequent structural safety appraisals and insurance matters, and submit a complete review report in accordance with regulations. It has also notified the labor inspection agency and will cooperate with the relevant investigation work. The center extended its sincere apologies for the panic and inconvenience caused to the surrounding residents by this accident. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150513
The HURC stated in a press release that when the 'Xinping Haoshi' social housing project was undergoing support dismantling work this morning, a fire was accidentally started due to the improper use of acetylene cutting. The construction unit immediately activated its emergency response mechanism, notified the fire department to assist, and reported to relevant authorities at the first opportunity. The situation on site is now under control.
The HURC said that upon receiving the news, it immediately coordinated with the construction management unit, the Central District Engineering Branch of the National Land Management Agency, to dispatch various disaster relief and rescue operations, prioritizing the confirmation of no injuries and evacuating relevant personnel to maintain traffic around the construction area.
The HURC pointed out that it has instructed the turnkey contractor to analyze the cause of the accident, take preventive measures, properly handle subsequent structural safety appraisals and insurance matters, and submit a complete review report in accordance with regulations. It has also notified the labor inspection agency and will cooperate with the relevant investigation work. The center extended its sincere apologies for the panic and inconvenience caused to the surrounding residents by this accident. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150513