Fanling warehouse fire sends burning plastic smell across North District
A warehouse fire in Fanling on Friday evening sent flames and thick smoke into the sky, with a strong smell of burning plastic reported across Sheung Shui and Fanling. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by around 10pm, and no injuries were reported.
A warehouse near Ping Che Road and Ng Chow Road in Fanling caught fire on Friday evening, sending flames and thick smoke into the sky. Firefighters brought the blaze under control at around 10pm, and no one was injured.
The Fire Services Department received a report at 8.18pm and extinguished the fire at about 9.58pm, then continued spraying water to cool the site and disperse smoke.
During the fire, residents across Sheung Shui and Fanling reported a strong smell of burning plastic on social media. The Fire Services Department urged anyone affected by the drifting smoke and odour to close their windows and stay calm.
