Reported 8 months ago
On April 3, 2024, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Hualien led to a fire at Tunghai University's teaching building. The foam chemical fire truck was unable to handle the fire due to water-repellent substances involved, prompting the county government to seek funding from the central government to purchase 7 chemical fire trucks by 2029 to prevent similar incidents. Previously mainly using foam chemical fire trucks for oil and tire fires, the Fire Department decided to acquire specialized equipment for water-repellent substances after the university fire caused by the earthquake. The county government is actively seeking budget approval from the central government to ensure adequate fire response capabilities.
Source: YAHOO