A fire broke out on Robinson Road in Central today (22nd), resulting in 9 injuries including a firefighter.
After the incident, the fire department explained the case, after investigation, the fire was not suspicious, and it could not be ruled out that a karaoke machine in the living room of the fire scene caused a short circuit during the operation of the karaoke machine and caused the fire.
The Fire Services Department also stated that the injured colleague is currently in stable condition.
Acting Chief of the Fire Services Department Chiu Wing-fai (middle), Senior Ambulance Officer Cheung Yuk-fai (right) and Acting Chief Inspector Lam Wai-yee of Police Central District (left) explained the case.
(Photo by Zhu Yonglun)
There was a lot of smoke coming out of the unit.
(Provided by reader Mr. He)
Zhao Ronghui, Acting Chief of the Fire Services Department, explained the case and said that the Fire Services Department received a report at 12:01 noon today that a fire broke out at a unit at No. 5-9 Robinson Road, Central District. Firefighters arrived 4 minutes after receiving the report and the fire broke out. The unit is located on the 23rd floor, with an area of about 15 meters by 10 meters. 156 firefighters, 128 ambulance personnel, 2 firefighters and 2 smoke teams were dispatched, 32 fire trucks and 12 ambulances were used. The fire was violent and thick with smoke. It was densely covered and spread to the 22nd and 24th floors. The Fire Services Department received multiple cases for help, so more manpower was used. At 1:24 pm, the fire alarm was raised to level 3. Firefighters evacuated a total of 40 people on each floor, and another 70 people voluntarily Evacuated. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. It is not ruled out that a karaoke machine in the hall was in operation and caused a fire. The firefighters found no flammable items at the fire scene. The building's fire protection equipment was operating normally, and the fire was not suspicious.
During the fire, a total of 7 people were sent to the hospital by ambulance for treatment, mainly due to inhalation of thick smoke and discomfort, 2 of them were seriously injured, including a fire chief and a 60-year-old male security guard surnamed Zhong, who were sent to the hospital in a semi-conscious state The remaining 5 injured are all conscious, aged between 42 and 75, including a 75-year-old male resident surnamed Zhong who suffered hand injuries, a 58-year-old Filipino maid, and 3 Filipino maids from other units.
In addition, a 58-year-old Filipino maid carried a 2-year-old boy in her arms and took a taxi to the hospital for medical treatment. Both were conscious.
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Acting Chief Inspector Lam Wai Yee of Police Central District said that the uniformed patrol team, the Hong Kong Island Regional Emergency Unit, the Mobile Force, and the Law Enforcement and Control Team of the Hong Kong Island Regional Traffic Department were present to maintain order. In order to assist firefighters in handling fire and rescue work, the police blocked The area from Old Peak Road to Robinson Road to Moro Temple Street has not yet been lifted. Drivers should not go there to avoid traffic congestion. After investigation, the police believe that there is no criminal element in the fire. If you have information, please contact the police at 3661 1600.
No. 3 fire at Robinson Road｜Thick smoke flew from the window frame of the unit where the fire broke out and blown to the neighbors in the neighboring building. No one dared to open the window. No. 3 fire in the No.
