Fire incident at West Kowloon Waste Transfer Station
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Upon detecting fire and smoke from waste at the facility at about 1.45pm today, the contractor immediately notified the Fire Services Department (FSD) and evacuated all staff and users on site. The fire was largely put out at about 2.30pm by firefighters upon arrival. No injuries were reported.
FSD's initial investigation found no suspicious cause of the fire. It is believed that the fire was caused by sparks produced by welding carried out by the contractor. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has requested the contractor to submit a report on the fire incident within seven days.
The EPD has temporarily suspended operation of the facility to allow the contractor to carry out cleaning and assess the impact of the incident on the facility. During the suspension, affected users may use other transfer stations or directly deliver waste to landfills for disposal. The EPD has notified the industry about the suspension and will maintain close contact with them.
Ends/Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:16
Issued at HKT 17:16
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