Tai Po suspects an arson attack.
At about 1:30 in the morning today (17th), a 5.5-ton compact truck parked in the open-air parking lot off Fu Hang Village Market suddenly caught fire and the fire was violent.
According to the footage taken by nearby residents, the truck caught on fire was caught in a sea of flames, and thick smoke shot into the sky.
It took about ten minutes for firefighters to put out the fire, and it was initially believed that the cause of the fire was suspicious.
During the fire, the other two trucks parked on the left and right sides of the truck on fire were also affected, and the rear mirror was melted by flames and high temperature. Fortunately, there were no casualties or need to be evacuated.
It is understood that the truck involved was used for recycling and was parked at the above address last night (16th), and the female owner rushed back to find out.
The truck caught on fire.
(Ray Lau / Tai Po TAI PO video screenshot)
The truck was caught in flames, and smoke rose into the sky.
(Ivy Li / Tai Po Community Fu Heng Concern Group: Pictures of Fu Heng Yidai)
The truck was caught in flames, and the scene was thick with smoke.
(Vienna Lau / Tai Po TAI PO Photo)