Fire Services Department

Hong Kong authorities reversed plans to mandate fire escape hoods in hotels after industry concerns, opting instead to encourage their use. The Home Affairs Department announced this decision following consultations with the hotel industry and Fire Services Department.

A minibus and a water tanker collided in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong district near the Yue Man Square Public Transport Terminal, injuring at least 10 people. Police reported the accident involved two male and eight female passengers injured in the minibus. The Fire Services Department categorized three of the injured as 'Yellow' under its tagging system for multiple casualties.

Hong Kong lacks a proper fire safety mindset, risking further tragedies like the Wang Fuk Court disaster in Tai Po. The Fire Services Department inspected 1,500 residential and mixed-use buildings, some planned 39 years ago, in January and February this year.

Hong Kong authorities have launched a public consultation to overhaul fire safety regulations following the city’s deadliest fire in decades. The proposed changes include expanding firefighters’ law enforcement powers and imposing new responsibilities on management firms and contractors.

A fire broke out in a subdivided flat in Hong Kong's 62-year-old Man Yuen Building on Thursday night, resulting in 1 death and 4 injuries. The Fire Services Department evacuated approximately 300 people from the building and extinguished the blaze in about one hour.

Hong Kong authorities are extending a fire safety operation targeting poorly maintained equipment in old buildings for another two years, with plans to inspect 5,000 high-risk structures. The initial phase resulted in 75 prosecutions, and future checks will prioritize residential blocks with scaffolding nets and those undergoing major renovations.