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Hong Kong fires and safety

Thick smoke billows into the sky from the Yau Ma Tei cargo working area. Photo: Robert Ng

Fire at Hong Kong cargo area put out after burning for 14 hours

Huge plumes of smoke from Yau Ma Tei site draw attention of onlookers on both sides of Victoria Harbour; no casualties reported.

Hong Kong to use firefighting drones for tomb-sweeping festival for first time

Passengers evacuated from Hong Kong train carriage after lithium battery fire

Elderly man dies after blaze in luxury flat in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels

Fire broke out shortly before 5pm in flat in Tower 2 of Elegant Terrace, prompting evacuation of about 50 people.

The fire broke out in a flat in Elegant Terrace on Conduit Road in Mid-Levels. Photo: Handout

Woman arrested for suspected child neglect after 2 saved from Hong Kong flat fire

Online video footage shows flames and smoke coming out of high-rise flat in Tsz Wan Shan with two children trapped inside.

Deadly Hong Kong flat fire possibly broke out after television burst into flames

Television was provided to the 86-year-old woman who died in the fire by a welfare organisation years ago, Post learns.

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My Take | Hong Kong must heed the lessons of the Grenfell Tower tragedy

The city faces long-standing fire safety problems and the UK inquiry starkly demonstrates the need for urgency in combating such risks.

New Lucky House at the junction of Jordan Road and Nathan Road after a fire broke out in April. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong watchdog warns some cooker hoods pose fire, electrical hazards

Consumer Council says five of 14 models that underwent its evaluation failed at least one type of safety test

Hong Kong issues 5,000 fire safety warnings after 700 old buildings inspected

Blaze in 60-year-old New Lucky House in Yau Ma Tei killed five people and injured 43 others in April.

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Hong Kong woman dies, husband in coma after alleged fire murder-suicide bid

Pair found with serious burns in smoke-filled Mid-Levels flat; husband suspected of murder-suicide attempt.

Belmont Court on Kotewall Road in Hong Kong’s upscale Mid-Levels neighbourhood. Photo: Google Maps

71 cats found dead after fire at house in Hong Kong’s New Territories

Investigation by Fire Services Department suggests blaze had been caused by short circuit in air-conditioning system.

About 40 cats were found dead after a fire broke out at an abandoned tin-roofed house in Hong Kong’s New Territories on Monday morning. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong woman living in subdivided flat killed in tenement building fire

Victim, 45, found lying unconscious in her room after firefighters put out blaze at building on Mong Kok’s Fa Yuen Street on Sunday morning.

Hong Kong asylum seekers returning to blaze-hit New Lucky House denied aid

Some asylum seekers say they did not receive financial and other help given to New Lucky House fire victims.

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Fire safety violations still rampant in Hong Kong, checks find after deadly blaze

Authorities issue 600 warnings about blocked escape routes and open fire doors after inspecting over 200 buildings following blaze that killed five in Jordan last month.

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Some residents and businesses have returned to New Lucky House following the fatal fire. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Editorial | Enforcement must back fire safety penalties

Stiffer fines need to be followed by resolute action so that society takes fire prevention more seriously.

The aftermath of the fire at New Lucky House. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong firefighters investigate after toxic and flammable gas leak in New Territories

Government warns nearby residents to close windows and doors and to stay calm after leak of toxic and flammable gas in New Territories in early hours of Sunday.

Hong Kong worker, 61, suffers major burns in factory fire; 3 others escape

More than 160 firefighters and paramedics mobilised to extinguish high-intensity blaze in Yuen Long.

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Opinion | How to fix fire safety in Hong Kong’s ageing buildings

The latest wake-up call was a deadly fire in a 60-year-old building that had failed to comply with fire safety orders for years. One way to solve the problem is for the authorities to directly engage contractors to carry out repairs and then charge building owners a high premium.

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The fire-ravaged New Lucky House reopens on April 14. The building failed to comply with fire safety directions for 16 years. Photo: May Tse

Exclusive | Hong Kong buys its biggest self-righting fireboat that recovers in 6 seconds

Insider tells Post that boat’s recent tests at Taiwanese port, which included capsizing, went well.

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Opinion | Tougher fire safety laws will not work without fixing social problems

The deadly blaze at New Lucky House that killed five people and injured 43 shows that fire safety laws will not save residents unless they are enforced. While amending the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance is a good start, Hong Kong must also address residents’ economic woes and tensions among stakeholders.

Deadly Hong Kong blaze prompts switch of fire safety focus to ‘high-risk’ sites

Development chief Bernadette Linn Hon-ho reveals plan after city leader pledges to review enforcement priorities for buildings failing to comply with fire safety orders.

A worker carries out repairs at fire-damaged New Lucky House. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong to speed up on tougher laws to punish those who flout fire safety orders

City leader John Lee says Security Bureau told to table legal amendments for Legco in two to three months, week after fire at New Lucky House left five dead.

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The aftermath of the fire at New Lucky House. Photo: May Tse

Opinion | Hong Kong must enforce safety rules before more buildings go up in flames

Latest fire at New Lucky House broke out after building owners were allowed to ignore safety orders for 16 years. Inspections and advisory letters are not enough. There must be real enforcement

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Residents of fire-hit Hong Kong building allowed back home but grim sights await

Residents of New Lucky House in Yau Ma Tei face blackened and burned flats, debris and exposed electrical wiring.

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My Take | Making Hong Kong’s old buildings safe should be treated as an emergency

The fire alarm has sounded. The city with its crowded tower blocks, tiny subdivided flats and outdated safety measures is one big fire risk.

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Volunteers help residents outside New Lucky House in Jordan, where a fire killed five on April 10th. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Residents of blaze-hit Hong Kong building say aftermath ‘exhausting’

Some tenants have resumed living in their flats, although they express fears about lack of security once cordon lifted.

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Residents of New Lucky House have expressed concerns about security once authorities lift the cordon. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Editorial | Double regulation and enforcement efforts for Hong Kong subdivided flats

A deadly blaze in a 60-year-old tenement block has again driven home that under no circumstances can safety be compromised.

9,578 buildings have not complied with Hong Kong fire safety orders

One-fifth of those buildings are located in Yau Tsim Mong, home to 60-year-old New Lucky House where blaze killed five and injured 43 others.

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Hong Kong fires and safety
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong fires and safety. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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