A fire at a lithium battery plant in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung sent over a dozen people to hospital with light burns and minor injuries. City officials advised nearby residents to seal off doors and windows and remain inside. The cause of the blaze is still being determined.
00:00Three firefighters and 12 workers were hurt at a major fire at a battery factory in southern city of Kaohsiung.
00:07The early morning blaze sent up plumes of toxic smoke, prompting officials to warn nearby residents to close their doors and windows and remain inside.
00:17Authorities said the fire was difficult to control as lithium and other battery components are highly volatile.
00:24Several explosions were heard while firefighters were trying to put out a fire.
00:28Officials are still determining the cause of the place.
