At least 12 taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Taikoo Shing flat
A fire has broken out at a flat in a Hong Kong housing estate, resulting in at least 12 people feeling unwell from the effects of smoke and residents fleeing to the rooftop for safety. The blaze erupted at Begonia Mansion in Taikoo Shing’s Harbour View Gardens on Sunday afternoon, with smoke pouring from a flat. Police received multiple emergency calls at 2.50pm, with some reporting that the fire…
A fire erupted at a flat in Begonia Mansion, located in Taikoo Shing's Harbour View Gardens, on Sunday afternoon, resulting in 12 individuals being taken to hospitals for treatment. Smoke billowed from the affected flat, prompting residents to evacuate to the rooftop for safety. Police received multiple emergency calls at 2:50 pm, with some reports suggesting the fire may have been caused by a malfunctioning air conditioner.
Firefighters deployed specialized equipment to combat the flames. Of the 16 people who experienced smoke inhalation or discomfort, 12 were transported to the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan and the Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai for medical attention. Over 20 others sought refuge on the rooftop, where rescue crews carefully escorted them down to safety. The fire was extinguished at 3:59 pm.
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