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Residential Fire in Chiayi City; 3 Seriously Injured and Hospitalized

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Published Apr 19, 2026 10:48 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 12:15 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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A residential fire broke out in Chiayi City, resulting in three seriously injured individuals being rushed to the hospital.
The fire department dispatched 16 vehicles and 44 firefighters; the blaze spread to an adjacent residence but was brought under control in about an hour.
The three missing residents were found on a third-floor balcony with life-threatening injuries.

A residential fire broke out in Chiayi City, resulting in three seriously injured individuals being rushed to the hospital. The fire department dispatched 16 vehicles and 44 firefighters; the blaze spread to an adjacent residence but was brought under control in about an hour. The three missing residents were found on a third-floor balcony with life-threatening injuries.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604190188.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 19, 2026

The Chiayi City Fire Department stated that at 8 PM today, they received a public report of a fire at a townhouse on Section 2, Daya Road, and immediately dispatched 16 vehicles, 3 ambulances, and 44 firefighters to the scene for rescue.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the blaze to be fierce, spreading to an adjacent residence. They immediately deployed water lines to extinguish the fire, which was brought under control around 9 PM. Firefighters located the three missing residents on a third-floor balcony; all three sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and were urgently transported to the hospital for emergency treatment. (Edited by: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150419

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: Taiwan

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Announced　Apr 19, 2026 10:48 PM — Distributor CNA (Central News Agency)
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FAQ

At what time was the fire report received by the Chiayi City Fire Department?

The Chiayi City Fire Department received the public report of the fire at 8 PM.

How many firefighters and vehicles were dispatched to the scene of the fire?

There were 16 vehicles, 3 ambulances, and 44 firefighters dispatched to the scene.

When was the fierce fire brought under control by the responding firefighters?

The fire deployed with water lines was brought under control around 9 PM.

Where were the three missing residents located by the rescue firefighters?

The three missing residents were located on a balcony on the third floor of the building.

What was the medical condition of the three residents when they were found?

All three residents sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized.

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