Taiwan Factory Fire Leaves at Least 5 Dead, More Than 100 Injured

A view of smoke rising from golfing equipment factory, following a fire at golf equipment factory, in Pingtung, Taiwan, on Sept. 22, 2023, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video. CTI/via Reuters TV/Handout via Reuters

BEIJING—A fire and subsequent explosions at a golf ball factory in southern Taiwan killed at least five people and injured more than 100 others, and five people are still missing.

The fire began on Friday night at the factory in Pingtung county and raged overnight. Three firefighters were among the dead, authorities said.