Society

9 people killed, 12 injured in Taiwan bar fire

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-03-06 14:04

TAIPEI - A fire broke out at a bar in Taichung city, killing nine people and injuring 12, in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

The accident may have been caused by a dancer when he was throwing AquaKey sticks, a kind of cosmetic for keeping the moisture of skin, during his performance, according to local police.

The fire was quickly put under control, but the cause is still being investigated by the police.