A third-degree fire broke out in the Yongxian factory building in San Po Kong last Saturday (28th), and it burned for 15 hours and was finally extinguished.
A section of Simei Street where it is located has been closed since the fire. The Buildings Department said that the contractor arranged by the owner is dismantling and repairing the damaged part of the external wall scaffolding.
Today (31st) the industrial building has not been completely unsealed, only tenants are allowed to enter to confirm the status of the unit, and registration information is required to enter and exit the industrial building.
According to on-site news, the maintenance project lasted for 3 days, that is, at least until tomorrow (February 1) Simei Street will be completely unsealed.
The only traffic lane between Liu Hop Street and Choi Hung Road in the direction of Si Mei Street to Choi Hung Road is still closed. Several bus lines include KMB 29M, 69C, 74A, 74B, 74X, 82X, 85M, 89B, 268C, 269C and Line 277P must be diverted.
Today (31st) the industrial building has not been completely unsealed, registration information is required to enter and exit the industrial building, and only tenants are allowed to enter to confirm the status of the unit.
According to on-site news, the maintenance project of the external wall scaffolding lasted for 3 days, that is to say, at least until tomorrow, Simei Street will be completely unsealed.
When the Buildings Department responded to the inquiry yesterday, it stated that it sent personnel to the Wing Hin Factory Building on Choi Hung Road to inspect the situation after the fire, including part of the external wall scaffolding facing the 9th floor of Simei Street to the roof, the public areas of the building that have been unsealed, and individual buildings. accessible unit.
Regarding the damaged part of the external wall scaffolding, the contractor arranged by the owner has started the necessary demolition and repair works, and the relevant works are still in progress.
The rest of the scaffolds have no obvious structural danger or instability.
The Department will continue to follow up on the maintenance works of the scaffolding and the situation of the units involved in the fire in the building, and will take appropriate action in accordance with the Buildings Ordinance if necessary.
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