New Taipei Water Park Fire

Date: June 27, 2015 • Location: Banqiao, Taiwan, Province of China

Ignition of corn starch caused a dust fire at a water park in New Taipei City, Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring more than 400 others.

Corn starch or cornstarch, cornflour is the starch powder derived from corn grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the kernel.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Taiwan, Province of China's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.