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Nearby residents reported hearing a loud explosion followed by continuous blasts as vehicles ignited, with many filming the incident and sharing footage on social media. Police have cordoned off the area to allow investigators to proceed with the cause-of-fire inquiry.
A shop representative said the set of decorative cards dropped with a loud snap just as the customer was selecting tickets. Interpreting the moment as a lucky sign, he first scratched a NT$1,000 win, then used those winnings to purchase a “NT$12 Million Great Fortune” ticket, which revealed the top prize.
Ko Wen-je said the incident underscored a longstanding structural issue: serious neurosurgical cases in Penghu often require transfer to Kaohsiung for treatment, highlighting limitations in local medical resources. The situation, he said, reflects broader disparities in emergency and specialist care between Taiwan’s main island and its outlying regions.
For drivers leaving Kaohsiung and heading north during Taiwan’s 2026 Lunar New Year travel rush, two things can quickly wreck a schedule: timed ramp closures and high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) rules. Here is what to watch, when to leave, and what violations can cost
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung’s Liuhe International Tourist Night Market (六合國際觀光夜市) will keep its vendor stalls in place throughout the Lunar New Year holiday period, allowing both returning residents and visitors to experience the festive atmosphere even during daytime hours. According to the Liuhe Night Market Development Association, stalls will remain set up from Feb. 17 through Feb. 25 rather than being dismantled during the day as usual. Organizers said the decision was aimed at giving people who are back in Kaohsiung for the holidays a chance to revisit the iconic market environment outside of its typical evening operating…
Festival-goers and online footage circulating after the event present a more chaotic picture than the official timeline alone conveys, showing fireworks traveling horizontally toward onlookers and sparking confusion among families attending the procession.
The installation joins other large-scale inflatables already positioned in waters near the Kaohsiung Music Center (高雄流行音樂中心), including a 15-meter Ultraman Tiga and a full-size classic Ultraman figure. The newly unveiled version, a smaller “Q-style” character, was revealed in the Third Ship Channel (第三船渠) and drew strong reactions from visitors watching from the waterfront.
The zoo said Ali showed no obvious abnormalities in recent days but suddenly lost consciousness and was found deceased overnight. The zoo will commission the veterinary hospital at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (屏東科技大學) to conduct a detailed examination to clarify the cause of death.
Authorities remind all to be careful during holiday season and never drink and drive.
Under this scenario, Taoyuan would function as a northern spillover hub absorbing industry and population growth, Taichung would consolidate its role as a central Taiwan manufacturing and livability center, and Kaohsiung would emerge as a southern gateway tied to industrial upgrading and international connectivity.
