A suspected gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan’s central city of Taichung killed at least four people and injured 26 on Thursday, among them tourists from the gambling hub of Macau ...

Dramatic videos of the explosion in the city of Taichung, on the island’s west coast, showed debris and large panels of a mid-rise building’s exterior blown out as a loud bang is heard.

At least four people, including two visitors from Macau, died in a massive explosion in a department store in the Taiwanese city of Taichung on Thursday, according to city fire authorities.

Rescuers were searching for survivors of the blast in the food court on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in the city of Taichung, the National Fire Agency said.

People take pictures of the “Nu Wa,” the centerpiece of the Central Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung’s Central Park last night. The festival, which began yesterday and runs until Feb. 23, features ...