Fire Breaks Out on Hsinta Power Plant Boiler Roof; Kaohsiung EPA Cites Contractor Negligence
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A fire broke out on the roof of Hsinta Power Plant's new combined-cycle unit 3 boiler house during waterproofing work. The fire was extinguished within an hour with no casualties. Kaohsiung's EPA cited contractor negligence resulting in air pollution and plans to fine the contractor up to 5 million under the Air Pollution Control Act. Taipower cordoned off the area to determine the cause.
A fire erupted during waterproofing work on the roof of the new combined-cycle unit 3 boiler house at Kaohsiung's Hsinta Power Plant, where waterproofing membrane materials caught fire and produced heavy black smoke. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within one hour, and no casualties were reported. Taipower cordoned off the incident area and is coordinating with authorities and contractors to investigate the cause. Kaohsiung City's Environmental Protection Bureau stated that contractor negligence caused the fire and resultant air pollution, and it will penalize the contractor under the Air Pollution Control Act with a maximum fine of 5 million.
Key takeaways
- Waterproofing membrane materials caught fire during roof work at Hsinta Power Plant's unit 3 boiler house; the fire was put out within an hour with no injuries.
- Kaohsiung EPA cited contractor negligence causing air pollution and plans to issue fines of up to 5 million under the Air Pollution Control Act.
- Taipower restricted access to the site and is coordinating with authorities and the contractor to determine the cause of the fire.
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