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Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan

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Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan

At least 13 firefighters and residents were injured after a powerful explosion erupted during firefighting operations at a waste collection site in Tainan, Taiwan.

Published On 23 Aug 2026

23 Aug 2026

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