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Tin Heng Village, Tin Shui Wai, Deadly Fire

2022-01-19T07:25:40.438Z


A deadly fire broke out in Tin Hang Village, Tin Shui Wai yesterday afternoon. An elderly couple unfortunately died in the flames. The fire unit was burnt to the ground, and the corridor was severely blackened. Legislative Council


A deadly fire broke out in Tin Hang Village, Tin Shui Wai yesterday afternoon. An elderly couple unfortunately died in the flames. The fire unit was burnt to the ground, and the corridor was severely blackened.

Legislative Council member Lu Chung-hsiung said that one of the deceased was a member of the Tianheng Residents Service Club and had participated in activities organized by the service club. He was deeply saddened by the loss of their lives and would assist the residents in the aftermath. relocation requirements.


The two deceased, Feng Dingcai (87 years old) and Liang Guiqiong (70 years old), have a son who has moved out after marriage.

It is understood that the two couples are old and frail, and have their own problems. They have been reclusive in recent years.

The unit that caught fire was about 200 square feet, and there were many sundries. The reporter from "Hong Kong 01" saw the unit burnt to smithereens.

Neighbors thought at first that someone worshipped God and smoked

Neighbor Mr. Zheng described the two deceased people as approachable, and greeted them when they came in and out. He had seen them walking down the street together or shopping for groceries many times. Shortly before the incident, he had just returned home from outside the street. He was sitting in the living room watching TV, and suddenly saw smoke pouring into the house. He thought that the neighbors were worshipping God, but he didn't care. Later, the staff of the Housing Department knocked on the door and knew that there was a fire. When I saw Feng Sheng and Mrs. Feng walking out, I didn't notice any accident in any unit."

The neighbor, Mr. Cheng, said that the two deceased loved each other during their lifetimes and was saddened by their tragic death.

(Photo by Feng Guoliang)

Legislative Council member Lu Chung-hsiung said that according to the council staff, one of the deceased was a member of the Tianheng Residents Service Club and had participated in an event organized by them. He ordered the fire alarm, and the neighbors are still in a calm mood. No one has asked for relocation yet. He also said that he will handle the aftermath for the neighbors and understand the extent of damage to the neighbors in the fire.

Legislative Council member Lu Songxiong said that he has not yet received a request for relocation from residents.

(Photo by Feng Guoliang)

The incident happened at 2:42 yesterday afternoon. A fire broke out in a unit on the 40th floor of Tianheng Village. More than 100 people needed to be evacuated. He lay dead on the bed, and was burned to death under suspicion. Three pets kept by the residents of the building, including a cat and two sparrows, were baked to death by thick smoke.

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