A fire broke out at Taipei Veterans General Hospital on October 13, 2024, around 9:37 AM, in the basement laundry facility during the cleaning of exhaust ducts. It is believed that an overheating motor caused the smoke. Staff acted quickly to cut off the power and extinguish the smoke source before notifying the fire department. The incident led to an estimated loss of around $50,000. The hospital expressed regret for any distress caused to nearby residents and is cooperating fully with the fire department’s investigation.
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On October 13, 2024, a fire broke out at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, specifically in the basement laundry facility. The incident occurred around 9:37 AM when staff were cleaning the exhaust ducts. It is suspected that the smoke was caused by an overheating motor.
Upon discovering the smoke, the first staff member on site acted quickly, cutting off the power supply to prevent further escalation. They also extinguished the source of the smoke and began the evacuation of the smoke from the premises. The hospital promptly notified the fire department, which initiated an investigation into the incident.
The estimated loss from this incident is around $50,000, reflecting not only the damage to equipment but also the disruption to hospital operations. The hospital expressed its sincere apologies for any concern caused to nearby residents.
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