Taichung house fire kills two in Waipu District

A fatal fire broke out in a two-story tin-clad residence in the Waipu District of Taichung City during the early hours of the morning. The Taichung City Fire Bureau received the report at approximately 3:07 AM, prompting the dispatch of 43 firefighters, 15 fire engines, and 4 ambulances.

The blaze, which burned an estimated area of 20 square meters, spread to a nearby bamboo grove. Firefighters managed to control the flames by 4:08 AM and fully extinguished the fire by 4:12 AM.

Two deceased individuals were discovered at the scene: a 50-year-old Thai male and a 47-year-old Taiwanese female, believed to be a married couple residing in the home. Authorities and fire investigators are currently working to determine the exact cause of the fire.