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Family of four hospitalized after fire at Sha Tin public housing estate
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Family of four hospitalized after fire at Sha Tin public housing estate

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A family of four was hospitalized after a fire broke out at their TV stand in a mid-rise flat at Yan Chuen House, Shui Chuen O Estate in Sha Tin on Wednesday morning, prompting the evacuation of around 140 residents; firefighters extinguished the blaze by 7.10am.

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The fire originated at a TV stand in a mid-rise flat at Yan Chuen House in Shui Chuen O Estate, Sha Tin, and was reported to police at 6.48am.

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A family of four was sent to hospital on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out at a public housing estate in Sha Tin, prompting the evacuation of around 140 residents.

Police received a report at 6.48am as thick smoke poured from a mid-rise flat in Yan Chuen House at Shui Chuen O Estate.

The family tried to put out the fire, which started at their TV stand, but failed to do so, and subsequently escaped, police said.

Firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire at around 7.10am.

Open Questions

  • What caused the fire to start at the TV stand?
  • Were there any smoke alarms or fire safety systems in the flat?
  • What is the current condition of the hospitalized family members?
  • Will there be an investigation into fire safety compliance at the estate?

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OrganizationsHong Kong Police ForceFire Services Department
PlacesYan Chuen HouseShui Chuen O EstateSha Tin
Topicssha tinshui chuen o estateyan chuen housetv stand firehospitalized familyevacuation
This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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