Air-conditioner fire hits Taikoo Shing flat, four hospitalised
Crhk · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A reported air-conditioner fire broke out at a flat in Begonia Mansion, Seaview Garden, Taikoo Shing, shortly before 3pm on Saturday, sending thick smoke through the building. Residents evacuated on their own, with about 20 people moving to the rooftop, and four people were taken to Eastern Hospital for treatment.
Key Points
- The fire was reported at a unit in Begonia Mansion, Seaview Garden, Taikoo Shing, at about 2pm to shortly before 3pm on Saturday.
- Sources said the suspected source was an air-conditioner inside the flat, and heavy smoke led multiple people to call for assistance.
- Firefighters attended the scene and, according to one report, deployed one hose and one breathing apparatus team to fight the blaze.
- Residents evacuated by themselves during the incident, with more than 20 people or about 20 people sheltering temporarily on the rooftop.
- Four people were sent to Eastern Hospital, while other reports said a larger number of men and women felt unwell during the fire.
Why It Matters
The differing early casualty counts show how information can shift during a fast-moving residential fire, especially when many residents report smoke exposure at once. For Taikoo Shing residents and other high-rise households, the incident also underlines the disruption and health risks caused by a single flat fire even when evacuation is largely orderly.