Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued a notice of free overflow at Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir, with discharge into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and East, North and Xiangshan Districts in Hsinchu City. The public is urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work on Yuexiang Road and other roads in Daya District, Taichung City, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks. The work is expected to affect the Zhongyi Village area.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply in parts of Dongshi Township and Taixi Township, Yunlin County, for pipeline replacement work and customer connection changes.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply in parts of Dongshi Township and Taixi Township, Yunlin County, for pipeline replacement work and customer connection changes.
Pipeline replacement work and customer connection changes by 台灣自來水公司 in some villages in Dongshi Township and Taixi Township, Yunlin County, have resulted in a water outage.
內政部消防署 issued a fire alert for an apartment building on Ningxia West 2nd Street in Xitun District, Taichung City, and urged the public to avoid the area.
Cassette gas stove (コヤマエアゾール工業株式会社 (bankrupt) (象印マホービン株式会社 brand)) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
An accident involving a cassette gas stove under the Zojirushi brand manufactured by コヤマエアゾール工業株式会社 (bankrupt): prolonged use degraded components, causing a gas leak and fire.
A fire occurred involving a lighting fixture manufactured by Iris Ohyama, believed to have been caused by an internal short circuit resulting from a defective capacitor on the power supply board.
Air conditioner (三菱重工業株式会社 (now 三菱重工サーマルシステムズ株式会社)) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
A fire occurred involving an air conditioner manufactured by 三菱重工業株式会社 (now 三菱重工サーマルシステムズ株式会社), caused by corrosion and abnormal heating after moisture entered the connector for the fan motor wiring.
A report of a fire involving a lighting fixture described as manufactured by Iris Ohyama, caused by an internal short circuit due to a defective capacitor on the power supply board.
A fire occurred involving a gas torch manufactured by 榮製機株式会社, believed to have been caused by a gas leak due to a loosened retaining nut on the valve for the flame adjustment knob.
A front wheel rim broke on an electrically assisted bicycle manufactured by Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. due to corrosion and cracking caused by a defective rim weld, resulting in a serious injury.
A fire occurred involving a lighting fixture manufactured by アイリスオーヤマ株式会社, believed to have been caused by an internal short circuit and abnormal heating due to a defective capacitor on the power supply board.
Semi-sealed (FE type) instant gas water heater (for city gas) (株式会社ノーリツ) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
A fire occurred on July 6, 2025, involving a semi-sealed (FE-type) instantaneous gas water heater manufactured by 株式会社ノーリツ. Abnormal ignition or an explosion due to accumulated flammable gas was cited as a possibility, but the cause was not determined because details were unknown.
Electric wheelchair (handlebar type) (株式会社セリオ) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
A fire occurred on July 18, 2025, involving a handlebar-type electric wheelchair manufactured by 株式会社セリオ. The product was extensively burned, and the cause was not determined.
Facts
Damage: 11. Fire
The product had not been used or charged for about 1 month
Digital telephone system (株式会社大興電機製作所 (business succeeded by サクサ株式会社)) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
A fire occurred involving a digital telephone system manufactured by 株式会社大興電機製作所 (now サクサ株式会社) after it was left unattended in a bicycle parking area. Abnormal heating of the circuit board is suspected, but whether the product was responsible was not determined.
An accident report concerning a charger with a built-in lithium battery manufactured by 株式会社ECore. A fire occurred inside a vehicle on June 16, 2025. Abnormal heating of a battery cell is suspected, but the cause could not be determined because details of the circumstances of use were unknown.
Facts
Damage: 11. Fire
At 11 o'clock, the outside temperature exceeded 30°C
A report concerning a fire involving a smartphone. It was connected via a USB cable to a charger made by another company, but no signs of ignition were found on the product itself. The cause is unknown, and the fire is believed not to have been caused by the product.
Charger with built-in lithium battery ((blank)) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
An accident report concerning a charger with a built-in lithium battery. No evidence that the product itself caused the fire was found, and it is believed that the side box was likely burned by exhaust heat from the motorcycle's muffler.
Charger with built-in lithium battery (株式会社住本製作所) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
Regarding a fire involving a charger with a built-in lithium battery manufactured by 株式会社住本製作所, abnormal heating of a battery cell is suspected, but the cause could not be determined because details of the circumstances of use were unknown.
Facts
Damage: 11. Fire
The product had been given to the user by an acquaintance 2–3 years earlier
Battery (lithium-ion, for power tools) (工機ホールディングス株式会社) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
An accident report concerning a battery for power tools with a built-in lithium-ion battery, sold by 工機ホールディングス株式会社. A fire occurred inside a vehicle. The investigation confirmed extensive burning of the battery cells, but whether the product was responsible was not determined because details of the circumstances were unknown.
A fire occurred involving a lighting fixture manufactured by アイリスオーヤマ株式会社, believed to have been caused by an internal short circuit and abnormal heating due to a defective capacitor on the power supply board.
LCD television (東芝ライフスタイル株式会社 (now TVS REGZA株式会社)) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
A fire occurred involving an LCD television manufactured by 東芝ライフスタイル株式会社 (now TVS REGZA Corporation), caused by abnormal heating of a switching element on the power supply board.
Gas stove with directly connected gas cartridge (イワタニ・プリムス株式会社) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
A fire occurred involving a gas stove with a directly connected gas cartridge manufactured by イワタニ・プリムス株式会社, caused by a gas leak resulting from deterioration of the O-ring after long-term use.
A fire occurred involving a portable DVD player manufactured by 株式会社ベルソス, caused by abnormal heating of its built-in lithium-ion battery. Whether the product was responsible was not determined because details of the circumstances of use were unknown.
A serious injury occurred when an improperly installed front basket on an electrically assisted bicycle manufactured by 株式会社あさひ caused the bracket to deform and the weld to break. The improper installation was carried out by an affiliated retailer.
Investigation findings concerning a gas torch accident. The user's hand caught fire while operating the ignition lever, but no abnormalities were found in the product itself or the cassette gas canister. The cause is believed to have been attaching the canister contrary to the instructions.
Regarding a fire involving an air conditioner outdoor unit, the investigation found no signs of ignition on electrical components inside the product, and the fire is believed not to have been caused by the product.
Earphones (cordless, with microphone, built-in lithium-polymer battery) (株式会社エアージェイ) accident
Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
An accident occurred involving cordless earphones with a built-in lithium-polymer battery manufactured by 株式会社エアージェイ. A battery cell in the charging case overheated abnormally and burned. The cause was not determined, and it is also unclear whether the product was responsible.
Report on a fire involving a lithium-battery built-in charger made by アンカー・ジャパン株式会社. A fire is believed to have been caused by abnormal overheating of an internal lithium-ion battery cell while the product was being used connected to a smartphone made by another company, but it was difficult to determine the exact cause.
A case in which a microwave oven made by 株式会社電響社 operated empty unintentionally because of deficiencies in its timer structure and status confirmation, resulting in a fire.
Facts
Unless 3 seconds have elapsed after closing the door
Accident report for a tablet device (Apple Japan合同会社). Swelling and burning damage to a lithium-ion battery cell were confirmed, but the exact cause could not be determined because details of how it was used were unknown.
Investigation results for an electric heater accident indicate that it may have come into contact with combustible material behind it, and the product is not believed to have caused the accident.
Kirishima-yama (Shinmoe-dake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast in the south direction from 9 to 12 a.m. on the 30th and in the east direction from 21 to 24.
Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect at Satsuma-Iojima, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast and north during specified time periods on the 30th.
Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect at Sakurajima, and the time periods and directions in which ashfall is forecast in the event of an eruption are indicated.
Ashfall forecast for Tokachi-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast and north on the morning and evening of the 30th.
Ashfall forecast for Tokachi-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, and if an eruption occurs, ashfall is forecast toward the southeast from 9 to 12 on the 30th.
Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁 ・ 2 identical notices
If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is forecast from the crater toward the southeast from 09 to 12 on the 30th. It is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain).
Ashfall forecast for Tokachi-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, and if an eruption occurs, ashfall is forecast toward the southeast of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 30th.
Aso-san is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast toward the west from 21 to 24 on the 29th and toward the southwest from 09 to 12 on the 30th.
Ashfall forecast for Tokachi-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast from 21 to 24 on the 29th and from 09 to 12 on the 30th.
Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 29th and from 09 to 12 on the 30th.
Kirishima-yama (Shinmoe-dake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the south from 21 to 24 on the 29th and toward the southeast from 9 to 12 on the 30th.
Japan launches educational board game and app to help children learn about money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Japan has launched an educational board game and app, while tutoring centers are also offering courses to help children develop financial awareness from an early age and learn about investing and spending management.
Facts
74.2% of parents hope their children can learn about finance
“21 million yuan—that’s a lot of money! Cryptocurrency values fluctuate!”
Days of heavy rain flood Bangkok residential areas to chest height; residents say they received no advance disaster warning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Days of heavy rain have caused severe flooding in residential areas of Bangkok, with chest-deep water persisting for days. Residents face water and power outages and are furious over delayed disaster warnings. The flooding has affected 1.7 million people across Thailand. Prime Minister Anutin visited the disaster zone to distribute supplies and waded through the water barefoot, drawing criticism from public health experts for his disregard for safety.
Shen Boyang and Chiang Wan-an clash over food safety controversy in Taipei mayoral race
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang and Chinese Nationalist Party incumbent Chiang Wan-an traded barbs over the school lunch food safety controversy at Jinhua Junior High School. Meanwhile, New Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Chuan-ching and Su Chiao-hui respectively proposed changes to labor injury condolence payments and introducing AI tools.
Advocacy groups urge paternity leave to increase by the same amount as maternity leave; 勞動部 says the idea is well-intentioned but needs discussion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Advocacy groups have called for paternity leave to increase by the same amount as maternity leave. 勞動部 said the idea was well-intentioned but requires further discussion.
Facts
Maternity leave is expected to increase from 8 weeks
to 12 weeks
Women’s rate fell from the previous 44%
to 39.9%
The decline in promotion rates was even greater, at 17%
An increase of 1 month, or 4 weeks
Paternity leave would also increase by 1 time, from 7 days to 14 days