
The tragedy occurred at the Formosa Fun Coast Water Park in the Bali district of New Taipei City at 8.30 p.m. on June 27. A stage caught fire after flammable powder apparently exploded in the air during a ‘Color Play Asia’ party. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.
As soon as they heard of the accident, Tzu Chi volunteers and social workers rushed into action. About 80 went to different hospitals to provide care and comfort to the injured; others rushed to the park to provide help. Due to the large number of injuries, rescuers asked volunteers to stay with the injured and treat them with cold water or saline.

In the morning volunteer assembly on June 28, Master Cheng Yen expressed her concern for the patients and prayed for their recovery. She expressed her gratitude to all the volunteers who had reacted immediately on hearing of the tragedy.
By Tzu Chi Foundation 2015/06/28
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