Mountain fires broke out in many places in the North District of the New Territories tonight (24th).
Among them, at around 7:00 p.m., a number of citizens reported that a mountain fire broke out in the area near Jigongling in Lam Tsuen Country Park.
Firefighters arrived at the scene to put out the fire. The initial length of the fire line was 80 meters. Fortunately, the area where the fire started was far away from residential buildings. No one was injured and no evacuation was required.
In addition, at around 9:00 and 11:00 in the evening, mountain fires also broke out in Xiangyuanwei and Wayaoxia areas. Among them, the area of Wayaoxia mountain fire was about 30 meters by 30 meters, and it was close to a warehouse.
The Fire Department said at around 11 p.m. that a number of hill fires broke out tonight in Heung Yuen Wai and Pat Heung in the North District of the New Territories.
The Fire Services Department is now conducting fire fighting operations and reminds the public to close doors and windows and remain calm if they are affected by the smoke and odor drifting with the wind.
A wildfire broke out in Jigongling, the top of the mountain was blazing, and a lot of smoke came out.
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A wildfire broke out in Jigongling, the top of the mountain was blazing, and a lot of smoke came out.
(Photo from the facebook group "Hong Kong Novice Hiking Exchange Area")