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Hundreds hurt in Taiwan park fire Taiwan park fire injures hundreds
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About 200 injured as fire breaks out at amusement park outside Taipei, officials in Taiwan say At least 200 people have been injured in a fire at an amusement park outside Taiwan's capital, Taipei.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. A spokesman for the fire service said it was believed coloured powder being sprayed on to a crowd had ignited.
If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. More than 80 had serious injuries, the Taipei fire department said. Some victims suffered 40% burns according to CNA news agency.
The accident happened during a "colour play" party at Formosa Water Park in New Taipei City's Bali district.