At least 13 people, including firefighters and residents, have been injured after a powerful explosion occurred during firefighting operations at a waste collection site in Tainan, Taiwan.
The explosion happened while emergency crews were responding to a fire at the facility. The blast injured firefighters who were working at the scene, as well as nearby residents.
Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, with injured people receiving medical attention following the explosion.
Authorities are investigating what caused the blast and are assessing the extent of the damage at the waste collection site.
The incident highlights the dangers emergency workers can face when dealing with fires at waste facilities, where combustible materials can cause sudden and powerful explosions.
