Authorities in southern Taiwan have launched an investigation into the fire, and expressed condolences to victims' families. Officials believe natural gas may have played a role in the deadly event.
The fire started at a golf ball manufacturer in Pingtung county, with overnight Taiwanese rescue efforts resulting in at least 3 firefighters dying on duty - Click the link for more details.
Three firefighters were among the dead, authorities said, after the blaze and explosions that began on Friday at a golf ball factory in Pingtung county in southern Taiwan.
BEIJING A fire and subsequent explosions at a golf ball factory in southern Taiwan killed at least five people and injured more than 100 others, and five people are still missing.