In a major incident at the construction site in Hung Shui Kiu, Tin Shui Wai, a relentless fire has been raging for a staggering 17 hours. The fire, initially classified as a No. 3 alarm, escalated to a No. 4 alarm, prompting a large-scale firefighting operation. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, but more than 150 workers were evacuated.
The fire broke out around 1:20 PM on Tuesday, shrouding the construction site in thick smoke. The Fire Services Department swiftly responded by dispatching seven fire jets and mobilizing two breathing apparatus teams to combat the inferno. Thanks to their prompt action, all 152 workers were successfully evacuated, ensuring their safety.
The construction site, situated at the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen Dedicated Rehousing Estate Phase Two, is a project undertaken by the Housing Society. As concerns arose about the potential collapse of two approximately 50-meter-high cranes within the site, the fire was upgraded to a No. 4 alarm at 9:31 PM. In response, the area cordoned off around the site was expanded, and two aerial water cannons were deployed to cool down the cranes' bases. After an inspection by the Buildings Department, no immediate danger was found.
Despite the tireless efforts of the fire brigade throughout the night, the blaze, covering an area of 70 meters by 80 meters (over 5,000 square meters), has remained unextinguished. The site houses a significant amount of construction materials and fuel containers, contributing to the thick smoke and temperatures reaching nearly 500 degrees Celsius. To address these challenges, the Fire Services Department has utilized unmanned aerial drones for high-altitude reconnaissance and deployed firefighting robots to assist in extinguishing the flames. Firefighters continue to douse the perimeter with water to reduce the heat.
The situation at the Hung Shui Kiu construction site remains critical as authorities work relentlessly to bring the fire under control. Updates will be provided as the situation develops.
激烈火災持續17小時，吞噬紅燒鮭魚橋工地
在紅燒鮭魚橋的一個工地上，一場持續17小時的嚴重火災爆發了。這場火災最初被分類為3級警報，後來升級為4級警報，引發了一場大規模的滅火行動。幸運的是，目前沒有報告任何傷亡，但有150多名工人被疏散。
火災於星期二下午1時20分左右爆發，使整個工地籠罩在濃煙中。消防處迅速作出反應，派出七個滅火噴射器並動員了兩個呼吸器小組來對抗大火。由於他們的迅速行動，所有152名工人成功疏散，確保了他們的安全。
該工地位於紅燒鮭魚橋/下村專用換屋地二期，是一個由房屋協會承擔的項目。由於擔心工地內兩座約50米高的起重機可能會倒塌，火災於晚上9時31分升級為4級警報。為了減輕風險，擴大了工地周圍的封鎖區，並派遣了兩輛空中水炮來降低起重機的底座溫度。建築署的檢查結果顯示，目前沒有立即的危險。
儘管消防隊在整個晚上不懈努力，但這場火災仍未被撲滅。火災面積達到70米乘80米，相當於超過5,000平方米。工地上還存放著大量的建築材料和燃油容器，導致濃煙和溫度接近攝氏500度。為了應對這些挑戰，消防處利用無人機進行高空偵察，並部署滅火機器人協助撲滅大火。消防人員繼續用水灌溉周圍地區以降低溫度。
紅燒鮭魚橋工地的情況仍然嚴峻，當局正在不懈努力將火勢控制在可控範圍內。隨著情況的發展，將提供最新消息。
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