Car fire in Changhua damages election signs and banners
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- A white car caught fire at the intersection of Fushan and Shanzhong streets in Changhua City shortly after 7 a.m.
- Firefighters extinguished the blaze in 13 minutes, with no injuries and no damage to nearby homes.
- Smoke and flames damaged election signs and banners beside the road.
A car fire in Changhua City damaged nearby election signs and banners after a white passenger car caught fire during the morning rush.
The blaze broke out shortly after 7 a.m. at the intersection of Fushan Street and Shanzhong Street. Heavy smoke drew attention from passing motorists and pedestrians on what was also the first day of school.
The Changhua County First Fire Brigade sent two fire engines, an ambulance and six firefighters. Crews used foam and water to put out the fire in 13 minutes.
No one was injured or trapped, and the flames did not spread to nearby homes. After the fire was extinguished, residents noticed that the smoke had blackened some election banners and signs, while the flames burned away large sections of others.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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