Warehouse fire in Taiwan, 3 Vietnamese workers died
The victims were employees of a company in charge of air conditioning systems for a warehouse in Taoyuan City.
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The scene of a warehouse fire in Taoyuan City that killed three Vietnamese workers on February 6. Photo:CNA. |
A fire broke out at a warehouse of Kerry TJ Logistics in Guanyin District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan on February 6 after a loud explosion on the second floor.CNAThe warehouse is believed to have stored a quantity of flammable alcohol, but authorities have not commented on the information.
Two Vietnamese workers were rescued, but one later died, and the other is currently being treated in hospital in serious condition. Today, the Taoyuan City Fire Department discovered two more bodies of Vietnamese workers near the elevator on the second floor of the warehouse.
All of the victims were employees of a company responsible for the air conditioning system for the warehouse. Kerry TJ Logistics said they were assisting in the aftermath of the incident and identifying those responsible.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
