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Representatives of the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan visit Vietnamese victims of the factory fire. (Photo: SGGP) |
Sixteen Vietnamese workers who sustained injuries in a factory blaze in Taiwan (China) are safe, with local officials and agencies stepping in to offer support and ensure their well-being.
By 1 p.m. on Saturday, local authorities confirmed that 16 Vietnamese workers had been injured in a blaze in Taiwan (China), as reported by the Labor Management Board of the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan. Out of the 16 workers, three sustained serious injuries, four had moderate injuries and nine had minor injuries; three of whom have been released from the hospital.
All Vietnamese workers are now accounted for and safe.
In response, local officials have provided initial compensation to those affected by the fire. Workers with severe injuries were given a grant of NT$100,000 (approximately US$3,113), those with moderate injuries received NT$10,000 (around $311.3), and those with minor injuries were given NT$5,000 (roughly $155.6).
Taiwan's Ministry of Labor has called upon Taiwanese brokerage firms and employers to ensure stable living conditions for these workers. They've also directed the brokerage firms to assist workers in switching employers if needed.
The Labor Management Board is set to continue its collaboration with Taiwanese officials, employers, and HR agents to uphold the legal rights of these workers.
A fire, followed by an explosion, broke out in a factory located in Pingtung County, Taiwan (China) at 5.31 p.m. on Friday. The factory was known to employ 106 Vietnamese workers through two Taiwanese brokerage firms.
In the aftermath of the fire, Taiwanese authorities reported six fatalities (comprising three firefighters and three staff members), 98 injured individuals, and five missing persons.
