Paper piles ignited again after Zhenglong Dayuan Factory fire, firemen and vehicles were dispatched again to put out the fire

The fire in Zhenglong Park of the listed paper mill rekindled due to strong winds, and the fire department used Jaguar fire trucks to protect it. (Photo provided by the Fire Department)

Listed paper mill Zhenglong's Dayuan factory located on Dagong Road, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, had a fire in an outdoor paper pile late at night on the 5th. After fire fighting units put out the fire, the fire was under control at 0:35 a.m. the next day and extinguished at 6:30 a.m. However, strong winds this morning caused the residual fire to rekindle, igniting nearby paper piles. The fire department received the report at 10:50 and dispatched 82 firefighters and 38 firefighting vehicles to put out the fire.

After the fire broke out at Zhenglong Dayuan Factory, the company pointed out that the preliminary assessment had no significant impact on the company's finances and business. The factory was operating normally and the damaged raw materials were insured. After the actual assessment, it would apply for a claim from the insurance company as soon as possible.

Strong winds in Dayuan Park this morning caused the residual fire to rekindle at the fire site of Zhenglong Dayuan Factory. Firefighters said that the resurgence of the residual fire affected the burning of nearby paper piles. It was initially estimated that the burning area at the site exceeded 500 square meters. Jaguar fire trucks, turrets and water lines have been deployed, and comprehensive protection is under way.

The fire in the Zhenglong Park of the listed paper mill rekindled due to strong winds. (Photo provided by the Fire Department)

The fire in the Zhenglong Park of the listed paper mill rekindled due to strong winds. (Photo provided by the Fire Department)