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Lau Fau Shan No. 3 alarm fire roundup
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     A No. 3 alarm fire broke out at a warehouse in Fung Kong Tsuen, Lau Fau Shan, yesterday evening (June 27). The fire broke out at 7.03pm and was upgraded to No. 3 alarm at 7.13pm. The fire was surrounded at 9.37pm, put under control at 10.45pm and largely put out at 12.35am today (June 28).

     A range of single storey tin-sheeted structures, about 50 metres x 40m, was severely damaged. A large quantity of furniture was severely damaged by fire and a nearby 40-foot container truck was also slightly damaged.

     Firemen used eight jets and mobilised eight breathing apparatus teams to fight the blaze.

     One senior fireman and one woman felt unwell. They were sent to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment.

Ends/Friday, June 28, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:26

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