Rooftop fire at Tainan construction site sends worker to hospital

Sep 20, 2026

A fire broke out on the roof of a new building under construction in Tainan's West Central District, sending a 63-year-old worker to the hospital with suspected smoke inhalation — a minor incident with no serious injuries reported.

  • Wooden pallets on the rooftop caught fire mid-morning, sending smoke over the site.
  • Firefighters sent 18 vehicles and 46 personnel and put the fire out in about half an hour.
  • The worker was pulled out by firefighters and was conscious and stable when taken to the hospital.
  • The burned area was small, about 10 square meters.

Outlook: The exact cause of the fire and the cost of the damage are still under investigation.

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