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An explosion in Taiwan turned a colored powder party into an inferno. More than 510 people, including 4 tourists from the Chinese mainland, were injured. Nearly 200 suffered serious injuries. 5 people responsible for the event have been detained by police for questioning. Taiwan’s fire department has concluded the explosion was caused by a powder spray. The Deputy Mayor of New Taipei – Hou Youyi- made the announcement at a news briefing earlier today