​ A fire broke out at a building on Connaught Road Central in Central at 4.24pm today (October 18) and was upgraded to No. 3 alarm at 4.36pm. The fire was surrounded at 5.46pm.

     Firemen used two jets and mobilised three breathing apparatus teams to fight the blaze. About 30 persons were self-evacuated to places of safety.
          
     Three persons felt unwell and were sent to Queen Mary Hospital for treatment respectively.

Ends/Saturday, October 18, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:53

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