Second fire in 10 hours at Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, 100 evacuated
A second fire broke out at Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate on 15 November, just 10 hours after a fatal morning blaze. About 100 residents were evacuated from Long Wo House; one suffered smoke inhalation. The earlier fire at Lung Kwong House killed an 80-year-old woman and forced 300 to flee.
A second fire broke out at Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate on Sunday evening, 15 November, just 10 hours after a previous blaze in the same estate claimed the life of an 80-year-old woman.
The latest incident occurred at Long Wo House at approximately 6pm, triggering the evacuation of about 100 residents to safety. One resident reportedly suffered from smoke inhalation and required an oxygen mask.
The Fire Services Department deployed one jet and a breathing apparatus team to put out the fire. Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have started after the resident left something unattended while cooking.
The earlier fire took place this morning at Lung Kwong House, where an 80-year-old woman who lived alone died in a devastating blaze. That fire forced about 300 residents to evacuate their homes. The woman's apartment was reportedly cluttered.