A fire broke out at the Zhengwei Tucheng factory and thick smoke spread. The spokesperson spoke.

Zhengwei spokesperson Liu Sufang pointed out that a fire broke out today at the company's factory office at No. 18 Zhongshan Road, Tucheng District, New Taipei City. (provided by the public)

[Reporter Fang Weijie/Taipei Report] A fire broke out at the connecting component factory Zhengwei Precision (2392) this morning. Spokesperson Liu Sufang said that the company is a listed company and has always attached great importance to industrial safety and regulations. The latest subsequent developments will be released in the "Public Information Observatory" as soon as possible in accordance with regulations to explain to the investing public and the media. Thank you for your concern.

Liu Sufang pointed out that a fire accident occurred at the company's factory office at No. 18 Zhongshan Road, Tucheng District, New Taipei City today. The company has activated the safety response mechanism as soon as possible, fully and safely evacuated all personnel in the factory as soon as possible, and immediately notified the fire protection unit. The fire brigade is currently working on the scene to provide disaster relief.

Liu Sufang mentioned that the company has also set up a crisis response team to fully cooperate with the on-site commander in the rescue. At present, there are no casualties in the initial inventory. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined by the firefighting unit. The company will conduct a follow-up inventory of the detailed scope of damage, financial losses and insurance claim amounts.

According to the situation at the scene, it was reported that two workers were trapped. One of them was rescued first, and the other employee, who was in his 50s and was trapped in the safety area on the fifth floor, was waiting for rescue. The New Taipei City Fire Department urgently dispatched a ladder truck to approach the elevator and was rescued at 9:26. At present, hundreds of firefighters and firefighters are still doing their best to save the fire and block the spread of the fire. The cause of the fire still needs to be investigated and clarified.

The New Taipei City Fire Department received a report at 8:28 this morning that there was a 5th floor RC building (factory) on the 5th floor of No. 18 Zhongshan Road, Tucheng District. There was fire and smoke on the 5th floor. It was suspected that someone was trapped in the house, and there was a risk of spreading the fire. 23 vehicles and 54 people were urgently dispatched. Firefighters and vehicles arrived at the scene. At the same time, they dispatched a ladder truck to lift the ladder and spray water from high altitude. They are still providing disaster relief to prevent the spread of the fire.