A fire at a Panasonic-run factory in Taiwan is put out, after it injures five people and leaves two others missing, according to local authorities. The incident happens at the company’s facility in Hsinchu county.
Officials say firefighting efforts complete before noon, and the injured are taken to hospital. One report adds that the factory is operated by a unit of Japan’s Panasonic <6752.T> and that the missing individuals remain unaccounted for as authorities respond. The coverage focuses on the incident outcome—extinguishing the blaze—and the casualty count, with brief emphasis on hospital treatment and the Panasonic connection.