Fire breaks out at Hong Kong columbarium, injuring two people

13 de abril de 2026

Reportado por IA

A fire at Diamond Hill Columbarium in Hong Kong on Sunday injured a 53-year-old man surnamed Wong and his 32-year-old son with burns from falling ashes. Police preliminary investigation found the blaze caused by an overheated exhaust fan connected to a joss paper burner. Firefighters extinguished the No 1 alarm fire promptly.

Police said they received a report at 11.37am on Sunday of a fire at Diamond Hill Columbarium. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the flames, which were classified as a No 1 alarm fire, the lowest in Hong Kong’s five-tier system.

A preliminary investigation found the fire caused by an overheated exhaust fan connected to a joss paper burner, with heavy use leading to ashes flying.

The falling ashes injured a 53-year-old man surnamed Wong and his 32-year-old son, who both sustained burns on their necks and backs. They were sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.

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