A powerful fire has engulfed a building in Taiwan, leaving 25 people dead and dozens more injured.
According to AP News, the 13-storey building was engulfed in flames during the early hours of Thursday, said officials from the fire department in Kaohsiung town.
Officials said 55 people had been taken to hospital, including 14 who showed no signs of life.
At least 11 people found at the scene were immediately taken to the morgue, authorities said.
Container firefighters have not confirmed the source of the fire, however witnesses told local media that they had heard the sound of an explosion around 3am.
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