Deadly Taiwan Factory Fire Claims Multiple Lives and Injures Dozens

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Source: The Associated Press
Deadly Taiwan Factory Fire Claims Multiple Lives and Injures Dozens
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A fire and subsequent explosions at a golf ball factory in Pingtung county, Taiwan, have resulted in at least five deaths, over 100 injuries, and five people still missing. The fire started on Friday night and continued to rage overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but authorities suspect that natural gas may have contributed to the explosions. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her condolences and plans to visit the affected area.

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