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Nine rescued from roof of blazing Taiwanese skyscraper
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February 27, 2005 Nine people were rescued by helicopter from the roof of a blazing skyscraper in Taiwan on Saturday.
The people were dining in the rooftop restaurant when a fire broke out lower in the 25 story Golden Plaza Tower. The fire is said to have started in a disco on the 18th floor at about 4pm local time.
Four people died in the fire, including two employees of the tower. The body of a security officer was found on the 18th floor with another body found nearby. Two more were found in an elevator. Two or three people suffered minor injuries after inhaling smoke.
The building in Taichung, Taiwan's third largest city, houses offices, shops and schools.
Those fleeing the building at ground level had to cover their heads to protect themselves from falling glass and other debris. Fire fighters extinguished the blaze after an hour and a half.
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