Former water park in Bali, New Taipei, Taiwan
Formosa Fun Coast (Chinese: 八仙海岸; pinyin: Bāxiān Hǎi'àn, also known as 八仙樂園; Bāxiān Lèyuán; 'Eight Immortals Paradise" or less literally "Myriad immortals paradise') was a theme park in Bali District, New Taipei, Taiwan.[1] It closed in the aftermath of 2015 New Taipei water park fire.
History
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The theme park was constructed in 1989.[2] On 27 June 2015, a fire killed 15 visitors and injuring hundreds. The park has been closed temporarily to facilitate investigations.[3] On 1 March 2017, the Taipei Administrative High Court decided the park could reopen when the court overturned the government order to suspend its license.[4] After the incident, some of the park's facilities were removed and as of 2022[update], have not been restored.[5]
Architecture
The theme park spans over a 12-hectare (30-acre) area.[6]
Transportation
The theme park is accessible by bus from Guandu Station of Taipei Metro.[7]
2015 cornstarch fire incident
On 27 June 2015, flammable powder, which had been sprayed above the visitors, was set alight during an event hosted by an independent marketing firm leasing space at the park. 508 people were injured, 194 seriously, and 8 of them in critical condition.[8][9][10]
On 29 June 2015, a 20-year-old woman died of injuries sustained from burns to more than 90% of her body.[11][3]
A 19-year-old design student who sustained burns to 90% of his body, was pronounced dead on 2 July 2015.[12][3]
As of 15 July, seven fatalities were attributed to the fire.[13]
As of 30 July, ten fatalities were attributed to the fire.[14]
On 30 November 2015, the most recent death was announced bringing the total death toll to 15.[15]
