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Fatal Fire in Hong Kong Subdivided Flat Prompts Mass Evacuation
One individual died and four others sustained injuries after a fire erupted in a subdivided apartment in Hong Kong, leading to the evacuation of approximately 300 residents.
HONG KONG – A fire in a subdivided flat in Hong Kong's Jordan district on Thursday night resulted in one fatality and four injuries, according to authorities. The incident, which occurred in the 62-year-old Man Yuen Building on Man Wai Street, prompted the evacuation of around 300 people.
Police received reports of the blaze at approximately 10:49 p.m. The Fire Services Department responded with a significant deployment, including 20 fire engines, 10 ambulances, and 106 personnel. Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire by 11:53 p.m., as reported by the department.
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