A tragic incident occurred at a golf ball factory in southern Taiwan, where more than 100 people sustained injuries and five individuals lost their lives due to a fire and subsequent explosions. The fire began on Friday night in Pingtung County and continued overnight, leaving five people still missing. Among the casualties, three were brave firefighters who responded to the emergency. An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of this devastating incident.
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families during a speech in Taipei on Saturday. She pledged to visit Pingtung to personally offer support to those affected by this tragedy. Additionally, an emergency operation center has been established by the Pingtung County government to provide assistance to those impacted by the fire.
Chou Chun-mi, the magistrate of Pingtung County, shared in a Facebook post that the cause of the fire remains under investigation. In the face of the grieving families, she could only offer her deepest condolences and apologize profoundly for this tragic loss.
