8th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) A fire broke out at Chung Wo Building on Chung Wui Street in Tai Kok Tsui today. The incident occurred at approximately 6.24pm, prompting multiple calls to the police reporting smoke in the corridor between units 141 and 147.
Firefighters responded promptly and extinguished the blaze. A 25-year-old woman was treated for smoke inhalation and transported to Kwong Wah Hospital for medical attention. Nearly 20 residents were evacuated from the building as a precautionary measure.
Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have started due to items stored in the stairwell.
