At about 7 pm today (21st), a power cable was suspected to have caught fire at No. 8 Kwong Yip Street, Yuen Long. The fire was so violent that it caused a large power outage in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and some parts of Tin Shui Wai. Among them, Tin Shui Wai was the worst hit area, including the whole Hong Kong. There was no electricity at railway stations, power outages in shopping malls, some traffic lights were suspended, and some non-emergency services and general outpatient clinic services in Tuen Mun Hospital, Pok Oi Hospital and Tin Shui Wai Hospital were also affected.
A former Yuen Long district councillor said that the affected areas include Yuen Long South and Tin Shui Wai. He also pointed out that many residents reported that the lifts in their residential buildings were out of power. "I haven't tried it for decades." He pointed to the Kingswood Villa where he lived. There was also a major power outage, and they were forced to "enjoy" candlelight dinners, which was described as "rejoice in the midst of suffering"; there were also students in Tin Shui Wai who had to "turn on the lights" to catch up with their homework.
The Tuen Mun District Councillor stated that he has not received any help from residents yet, but is in contact with different government departments, such as requesting the police to send additional manpower to the affected Lam Tei area to maintain traffic order.
At 8 p.m., the fire was still not extinguished.
(File photo/Photo by Wang Yiyang)
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Students light candles at home to catch up with homework
A suspected fire at No. 8 Kwong Yip Street, Yuen Long caused a power outage in some parts of Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai, affecting the lives of many residents. Tin Shui Wai was the worst-hit area.
At the time of the power outage, a family living in Tin Shui Wai was cooking. Mr. Lai said that the power was cut off before the rice was cooked. The food and clothing were a problem today. His daughter, Lai, was doing her homework when the power went out. To avoid missing her homework tomorrow, she had to order Candle "lighting" work.
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There was also a major power outage at Tin Shui Wai Station of the MTR. Neighbor Mr. Law said that the power outage had a lot of impact. He had an appointment with his girlfriend to meet in Kwun Tong, but there was a sudden power outage and he could not be contacted. See if there are trains out of the city.
He described the large-scale blackouts in prosperous places in Hong Kong as "very rare, very rare", and he also saw the panic among the neighbors.
Asked if his girlfriend would be "cheating", he said with a smile, "It should be fine."
There was also a major power outage at Tin Shui Wai Station of the MTR. Neighbor Mr. Law said that the power outage had a lot of impact. He had an appointment with his girlfriend to meet in Kwun Tong, but there was a sudden power outage and he could not be contacted. See if there are trains out of the city.
(Photo by He Ruifen)
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Tin Shui Wai Station's signal is relatively stable, becoming a "refuge" for residents
Affected by the power outage, the telephone signal in the Tin Shui Wai area is also affected. Data access and telephone communication are very difficult. Only the MTR Tin Shui Wai Station has a relatively stable signal. Many citizens simply use the station as a shelter, sitting in the station to enjoy the shade or drink and chat. .
Mr. Huang said that he had just finished class in Tuen Mun, but he did not expect to encounter a power outage after returning to Tin Shui Wai. He described it as "very troublesome" and could not go home. The nearby shops were closed due to the power outage. I have to go to school, I can't do my homework, I don't know what to do, I can only wait for the latest news at the station.
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Yuen Long brothers and sisters make "human flesh light bulbs" to pick up their mothers from work
Although Yuen Long faced a power outage, a warm scene appeared on the streets.
The elder brother Mr. Zhang and his younger sister hung small light cannons on their bodies and held a light sign with the word "Love" written on them. They were planning to take the light rail to Yuen Long to pick up their mother from work.
Mr. Zhang said that due to the disconnection of the Internet, he did not know the situation in Yuen Long, and he did not know whether the power was also cut off in Yuen Long. Therefore, the brothers and sisters hoped to be "human flesh light bulbs". The mother could see the two at a glance, and they could still have love in the dark and return together. Family.
He said he was "frightened" during the power outage, and his younger sister also called "Yanyan thought it was the end of the world", but quickly regained her composure.
The two also said they had a good relationship with their mother and would pick her up from get off work from time to time.
Huang Danqing, vice-chairman of the Tuen Mun District Council, said that he was aware of the power outages in some areas of Tuen Mun, but he had not received any help from residents. order.
It is understood that the electricity supply in the area of Tuen Mun Pier, Longmen Residence and Fengjingyuan is normal.
Former district councilor: I haven't tried it in decades
Former Yuen Long District Councillor Li Yuemin pointed out that Yuen Long South and the entire Tin Shui Wai were affected by power outages. "The power supply in shopping malls has been cut off, and many housing estates have been shut down. The residents are so shocked by what they say, and there is no air-conditioning. I don't know how to count them. I can’t go back to housing companies, I haven’t tried it for decades.”
Among them, the Kingswood Villa where he lived was also dark and dark, and he and his family were also forced to "enjoy candlelight dinners" and "cook the rice well, otherwise there would be nothing to eat."
He revealed that the power outage also caused massive network congestion, and "many friends have also lost contact with the outside world."
Another former Yuen Long district councillor, Lin Jin, pointed out that most housing estates in Yuen Long were also affected by power outages, and many residents also said that they had power outages in their homes, but described them as helping each other in a very orderly manner, "Watching everyone is sleepy𨋢 , watch and help each other.”
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