Burst
Written by: Deng Haixing, Zhang Jiahao, Huang Weimin
2021-01-16 05:37
Last update date: 2021-01-16 07:44
At about 5 o'clock in the morning today (16th), a low-rise unit at No. 35-37 Apliu Street, Sham Shui Po, near a tenement building at Fung Shue Street, suddenly caught fire. An air-conditioner even flew down the back alley.
A large number of residents awakened from their sleep, dozens of people fled to the ground to take shelter, including children and infants in their arms.
After receiving the report, the firefighter rushed to the blaze and used two breathing apparatus teams and one jet to fight the blaze. The ladder was raised to shoot water. The fire was put out after about 22 minutes.
According to sources, 9 people were injured in the fire, including 1 male, 6 female, and 2 girls. They were sent to Caritas Hospital and Guanghua Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, all the injuries per capita were not serious. In addition, some cats were suspected of inhaling smoke and were unconscious. Stop for first aid.
After a preliminary investigation by the fire department, it is not ruled out that the involved unit caught fire due to a short circuit of the wire. The actual cause of the fire is still to be investigated.
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Mr. Ren, who lives on the third floor of the upper site, recalled that at the time of the incident, he found that the building was densely covered with smoke and heard someone yelling "Huo Zhu". He immediately went off the fire with his family. His 30-year-old son took the risk of climbing along the outer wall of the canal. Alley escaped, but fortunately, there was no danger and no injuries.
In addition, a male guest brought his pet dog and cat to escape, but the cat was suspected of inhaling excessive smoke. The owner was present to give him first aid for at least half an hour. However, the cat still did not respond, sobbing sadly, and the scene was unbearable.
Due to the cold weather, rescuers also provided warm materials to keep residents warm.
A male guest brought his pet dog and cat to escape, but the cat was suspected of inhaling excessive smoke. The owner was present to give him first aid for at least half an hour. However, the cat still did not respond, sobbing sadly, and the scene was unbearable.
(Photo by Zhang Jiahao)
Firefighters shot water on the scene.
(Photo by Zhang Jiahao)
An air conditioner flew down the back alley.
(Photo by Zhang Jiahao)
Many people were slightly injured in the fire, including children and infants in their arms.
(Photo by Zhang Jiahao)
Many people were slightly injured in the fire, including children and infants in their arms.
(Photo by Zhang Jiahao)
Many residents rested at the nearby Maple Street Stadium.
(Photo by Zhang Jiahao)
Rescuers provide warm materials for residents to keep warm.
(Photo by Huang Weimin)
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