Taichung Construction Site Plastic Pallets Catch Fire, Thick Smoke Fills Air, Firefighters Rescue No Trapped Persons
The Taichung City Fire Department reported a fire at a construction site in Beitun District where plastic pallets were burning in the second basement level. Thick smoke and intense flames were observed, but no one was initially believed to be trapped. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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- 📰 Published: May 13, 2026 at 11:52
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(Reporter Su Muchun, Taichung, May 13) The Taichung City Fire Department received a report this morning that a building under construction in Beitun District caught fire. The fire was intense and thick smoke filled the air. Fire and police personnel arriving at the scene found plastic pallets burning in the second basement level. Preliminary assessment indicated no one was trapped, and the cause of the fire is pending investigation.
The Taichung City Fire Department received a report of a fire at the intersection of Dunping 2nd Street and Dunping Street in Beitun District at 9:30 AM today, and immediately dispatched firefighters and vehicles to handle it.
Firefighters stated that the fire scene was in the second basement level of a building under construction, where plastic pallets were burning. The flames were fierce and thick smoke was pervasive. Preliminary judgment indicated no personnel were trapped. Firefighting efforts are ongoing, and the cause of the fire awaits investigation. (Edited by Li Hengshan) 1150513
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(Reporter Su Muchun, Taichung, May 13) The Taichung City Fire Department received a report this morning that a building under construction in Beitun District caught fire. The fire was intense and thick smoke filled the air. Fire and police personnel arriving at the scene found plastic pallets burning in the second basement level. Preliminary assessment indicated no one was trapped, and the cause of the fire is pending investigation.
The Taichung City Fire Department received a report of a fire at the intersection of Dunping 2nd Street and Dunping Street in Beitun District at 9:30 AM today, and immediately dispatched firefighters and vehicles to handle it.
Firefighters stated that the fire scene was in the second basement level of a building under construction, where plastic pallets were burning. The flames were fierce and thick smoke was pervasive. Preliminary judgment indicated no personnel were trapped. Firefighting efforts are ongoing, and the cause of the fire awaits investigation. (Edited by Li Hengshan) 1150513
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