Tseung Kwan O apartment fire prompts evacuation of 50 residents, one injured

Scented candle suspected in Tseung Kwan O Royal View Bay fire
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A fire broke out in a residential unit at Royal View Bay on Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, early Friday morning, June 20, prompting the evacuation of about 50 residents and injuring one individual.According to police, the fire was reported at 7:47 a.m. on June 21 by a woman residing at 23 Tong Yin Street. Fire services arrived on scene shortly after and deployed a hose and a smoke helmet team to combat the blaze.Also read: Chinese customs seize 144 Pop Mart Labubu blind boxes at Wuhan Tianhe Airport The fire was contained and fully extinguished by 8:15 a.m. Authorities confirmed that approximately 50 individuals were evacuated from the building as a safety precaution.Initial investigations indicate that three individuals, a pair of sisters and a foreign domestic helper, were residing in the affected apartment unit. One of the female residents sustained burns on her forehead and was transported by paramedics to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment.Images circulating online show intense flames and thick black smoke billowing from the affected apartment. It is understood from preliminary reports that the fire originated in the bedroom, where the female occupant is believed to have fallen asleep while scented candles were lit.The incident is under investigation by the Fire Services Department and local authorities to determine the precise cause and assess potential fire safety violations.No other injuries have been reported, and building services were restored shortly after the fire was extinguished. Emergency response units conducted post-fire safety inspections to ensure the structural integrity of the building and confirmed no immediate danger to other residents.

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