Keelung house fire kills 2, including firefighterBy Lin Chia-tung and Hollie Younger / Staff reporter, with staff writer and CNAA Keelung firefighter early today died after giving his breathing mask to a woman who was trapped in a burning residential building, although she also eventually died, authorities said. The apartment complex in Keelung caught fire at about 10pm last night, resulting in the two deaths and one injury, while three other people were taken to hospital for precautionary checks, the Keelung City Fire Department said. A firefighter this morning stands in a Keelung apartment complex that caught fire late last night. Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (謝國樑) this morning visited Chang Gung Memorial Hospital to offer his condolences to the families of the deceased and to visit the injured. Hsieh said he was grateful for Chan’s sacrifice and his dedication to protecting the lives and safety of the city’s residents.

Source: Taipei Times January 22, 2026 06:47 UTC