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Fatal fire in Kwun Tong
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     An 88-year-old man died in a No.1 alarm fire in Sau Mau Ping South Estate, Kwun Tong last night (January 19).

     The fire broke out at a domestic unit on 6th floor, Sau Mei House, Sau Mau Ping South Estate, at 8.51pm last night.

     Firemen used one jet and mobilised one breathing apparatus team to fight the blaze. The fire was largely put out at 9.09pm. About 200 persons self-evacuated to safety.

     Firemen found an unconscious man at the scene. The man was then sent to United Christian Hospital where he was certified dead at 10.18pm last night.

     No suspicious circumstances were detected concerning the cause of the fire.

Ends/Sunday, January 20, 2013
Issued at HKT 00:48

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