[Tsim Sha Tsui Fire/Sailor's House/Level 4 Fire] A fire broke out at Middle Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and the "Sailor's House" building under construction at around 11:00 p.m. Later, at 11:39, the fire alarm was raised to level three, and additional manpower was sent to rescue, and at 1:46 a.m., the fire alarm was raised to level four.
The fire was so intense that residents on Hong Kong Island could see the fire on the other side across the Victoria Harbour. Witnesses described it as "like a disaster movie".
The incident aroused heated discussions on the Internet. Many netizens were still following the relevant news until the early hours of Friday (3rd), describing that such a serious fire in a busy city is quite rare. Based on the opinions of netizens, it was even analyzed that it was difficult to fight the fire. The reason is to remind the firefighters to be careful when fighting the fire, "The most important thing is that there is nothing wrong" and "Firefighters, take care of safety before fighting the fire!".
The fire at the scene was violent, and a large amount of fire debris fell to the ground.
(Photo by Huang Jiangqi)
Netizens have seen pictures of the fire scene and pointed out that the fire is not difficult to extinguish quickly, but that there are many high-rise buildings nearby, so care must be taken to prevent the fire from spreading.
In fact, the top floor of the nearby Sheraton Hotel was affected by flames, and some sundries were burned. The firefighters opened their throats to put them out. Fortunately, no one was injured. Many residents were evacuated from the buildings near the fire. 10,000 residents were forced to evacuate; 40 people in Chungking Mansion and Far East Mansion each evacuated by themselves.
The flames of Tsim Sha Tsui buildings can also be clearly seen from Wanchai North.
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Netizens expected that there would be difficulties in firefighting, including three major reasons:
1. A high-rise building is on fire, and it is difficult to reach the ladder or fire hose, and it is difficult to spray water on the periphery to cool down
2. The building is still under construction, and there may be building materials and debris inside, and the fire compartment may not be completed, so it is difficult to prevent the fire from spreading
3. Generally speaking, the fire-fighting equipment on the middle floors of the building is not perfect. It is believed that the automatic sprinkler system has not been put into operation, and the fire cannot be extinguished in the early stage. The installation of the fire hose and fire alarm may also not be completed. If it is a high-rise floor Started the fire first, and the fire may have been violent by the time it was found
As of about 3:00 a.m. on Friday, it was initially learned that 3 people were injured in the fire and had to be sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance for treatment. It is known that 2 people were nearby drivers and were suspected to be burned by falling fire debris; another 1 A resident of a nearby building complained of smoke inhalation.
Netizens noticed that the two injured people in the fire are not seriously injured, and urged the firefighters to take care of their own safety when fighting the fire. I hope everyone is safe."
According to the information, the Seaman’s Club called for bids for the reconstruction plan of the “Sailor’s Home” in 2018. The project was finally won by the Empire Group under the businessman Guo Bingxiang. It was also the bid by Guo’s lifetime. The total investment is estimated to be 6 billion yuan, and it is planned to open in 2024. .
Guo Bingxiang's second son, Guo Jihao, director of the Imperial Group, was interviewed and said that his father liked to run a hotel very much during his lifetime. "Doing a hotel may not be the most profitable, nor is it purely for making money, but to carry forward his father's vision (vision)."
The scene was quite a fire.
(Photo by Liang Qiluo)
When and where did the Level 4 fire in Tsim Sha Tsui happen?
On March 2, 2023, at 11:00 p.m., a fourth-degree fire broke out in a building under construction at 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. There was also a fire at the same site last year.
Where is the original site of the No. 4 fire in Tsim Sha Tsui?
A fourth-degree fire broke out in a building under construction at No. 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. The site was originally a sailor's home. It is undergoing reconstruction and will be rebuilt into a hotel project......
Have there been a few fourth-degree fires in Hong Kong over the years?
There are not many level 4 fires in Hong Kong over the years, the most sensational of which is the level 4 mini warehouse fire in Amoy Industrial Estate, Ngau Tau Kok