A fire broke out at a goods warehouse in Yuan Long on Friday night, prompting a three-alarm response by the fire department. At approximately 10:58 PM, smoke started coming from a warehouse in Baisha Village containing paper, which quickly spread, leading to the escalation of the fire alarm to a three-alarm level around 11:25 PM. Firefighters used three hoses and three teams of smothering units to extinguish the blaze. During the fire, 12 individuals were evacuated to a safe location, and no casualties have been reported so far, with the cause of the fire still under investigation. The fire was contained at 1:51 AM and largely extinguished by 2:39 AM on Saturday morning.
Firefighters from the Fire Service deployed three hoses and three teams of smothering units to tackle the fire. The Fire Service confirmed that a fire was reported in Baisha Village, Yuan Long at 10:58 PM on Friday, and the alarm was escalated to three-alarm level at 11:25 PM. The fire was brought under control at 1:51 AM and finally extinguished by 2:39 AM on Saturday. Fire Service Facebook page shows images of the area where the warehouse is located. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
In a typical fire incident in Hong Kong, such a three-alarm scale involvement suggests a significant risk to properties and potential danger to surrounding areas. Given the location of the fire in Baisha Village, which is known for its residential and industrial mixed zones, the swift response and resolution highlight the importance of having well-coordinated emergency measures in place. The fire service's efficient handling of the situation serves as a reminder of the critical role they play in maintaining public safety across the region.