
San Po Kong No. 3 alarm fire roundup
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A hardware shop and a store room on the ground floor of an industrial building in San Po Kong were severely damaged in a no. 3 alarm fire this (December 6) morning.
The fire broke out at 3 Tsat Po Street, San Po Kong at 9.47 am and was upgraded to no. 3 alarm fire at 10.10 am.
Three jets were used and five breathing apparatus teams were deployed to fight the blaze.
The fire was brought under control at 11.42am and was put out at 1.24pm. A total of 14 persons were led to place of safety. No persons were taken to hospital for treatment.
The Fire Services Department said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Ends/Tuesday, December 6, 2005
Issued at HKT 18:08
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