TAIPEI, November 05, 2026 (DAILYNWZ) — Two people who had been missing since a fire broke out at a Panasonic factory in Taiwan have been confirmed dead, bringing the known death toll to two, according to Hsinchu county authorities on Thursday.
The fire occurred on Wednesday at a facility operated by Panasonic Industrial Devices Materials Taiwan, a unit of Japan’s Panasonic. Five other people were injured, county authorities said.
The two victims had initially been reported missing as emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the blaze.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Panasonic confirmed that an explosion had occurred at its Taiwan facility, injuring several people. The company said it was investigating the circumstances and cause of the incident.
The factory’s operations are linked to Taiwan’s electronics supply chain. Panasonic Industrial Devices Materials Taiwan supplies local manufacturers of printed circuit boards (PCBs), essential components used in a wide range of electronic products, including computers and artificial intelligence servers.
The incident comes at a time when demand for electronic components remains closely tied to the expansion of advanced computing and AI infrastructure, highlighting the industrial importance of the facility.
Panasonic had not provided further details on the cause of the explosion or the extent of the damage in its initial statement.