One dead, 300 evacuated in Wong Tai Sin fire
A fire at a public housing unit in Wong Tai Sin on Sunday claimed the life of an elderly resident and forced the evacuation of about 300 people. Firefighters were notified of the blaze at Lung Kwong House of Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate at 8.45am, and it took them about half an hour to put it out. A charred body was found inside the flat afterwards. The deceased was an 80-year-old woman who lived…
On Sunday, an unfortunate fire broke out in a public housing unit located in Wong Tai Sin, resulting in one fatality and the evacuation of approximately 300 individuals. The fire was reported at Lung Kwong House of Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate at around 8:45am, and it took firefighters approximately 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze.
Upon arrival, responders discovered a charred body inside the flat, belonging to an 80-year-old woman who had lived alone in the residence. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with authorities stating that no suspicious elements have been identified so far. Senior station officer Chan Chun-wai provided further details during a media briefing, indicating that the department's preliminary examination did not suggest any suspicious intentions behind the fire.
The woman, who was overcome by smoke inhalation, was promptly taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for medical attention.
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