Kaohsiung industrial park fire leads to fine for Dalian Chemical

An industrial accident occurred in Kaohsiung's Ren-Da Industrial Park on August 19, 2026, when a fire broke out, releasing significant black smoke into the air. The incident prompted an investigation by the Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB).

Using its AI cloud monitoring system, the EPB detected the smoke emission from the industrial park. Subsequent on-site inspections led investigators to Dalian Chemical's Kaohsiung plant. The company's manufacturing process for synthetic resins or plastics experienced an abnormality when a buffer tank's safety valve malfunctioned, releasing process gases to a flare stack for treatment. This abnormal discharge resulted in visible particulate matter polluting the atmosphere.

The EPB determined that the pollution was caused by human error and improper management at Dalian Chemical's Kaohsiung facility. Consequently, the company was fined between NT$100,000 and NT$5 million for violating Article 32 of the Air Pollution Control Act. The incident, which lasted over three minutes, highlights ongoing environmental concerns within the industrial zone.