19 Dec 2024 | 11:30 AM UTC
Taiwan: Emergency crews responding to warehouse fire in Taichung Dec. 19
Officials responding to warehouse fire on Shatian Road in Taichung, Taiwan, Dec. 19. Avoid area.
Emergency crews responding to a warehouse fire on Shatian Road in Taichung, Dec. 19. Sources suggest people are trapped inside the affected structure. The cause of the incident remained immediately unclear; officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Authorities will likely maintain an increased security presence near the incident scene. Associated localized transport disruptions are likely. Lingering disruptions are possible until after emergency response officials depart the investigation scene.
Avoid the impacted area until investigation operations conclude. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Consider remaining indoors to avoid smoke exposure, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official advisories, including evacuation orders.
