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Shop NowTragedy has struck Pingtung county in Southern Taiwan as a massive fire broke out at a golf ball manufacturing facility during night hours, which lead to the death of 6 people and 100s more injured. The fire quickly spread across the entire factory, resulting in multiple explosions.
It’s reported that the fire started late Friday night, September 22 and continued to rage throughout the evening. there are still 3 individuals that remain unaccounted for at this time.
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her deepest condolences to the families of those affected by the tragedy while also commending the quick response of Pingtung county government to establish an emergency operation center.
She also announced her intention to travel to Pingtung personally to provide support for those directly affected by this disaster.
Magistrate Chou Chun-mi posted on Facebook expressing sympathy for the family members while adding that an investigation into what caused the fire is still ongoing. The post stated, “Facing the grief of the family members, I could not say anything except to bow deeply, apologize, and express my deepest condolences.”
Rescuers searched for survivors after a deadly fire and explosions at a golf factory in southern Taiwan pic.twitter.com/4qZL8hyTqB
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 23, 2023
While there is no exact answer yet as to what could have caused such a catastrophic event, investigators believe that natural gas may have played some role in these explosions.
This theory comes from reports indicating that several explosions occurred during firefighters’ attempts at putting out the flames, leading many experts to conclude that natural gas likely contributed significantly to this disaster.
This terrible event serves as yet another reminder of how quickly life can change and how important it is for us all to be mindful about safety protocols when working around hazardous materials such as natural gas or combustible substances like oil or gasoline.
While nothing can undo what has happened here today, we sympathize deeply with all those impacted by this tragedy and hope for better days ahead.
