Fire Services Busts Four Kwai Tsing Illegal Fuel Stations
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department said its task force against illegal fuel transfer operations carried out enforcement in Kwai Tsing this month and shut down four illegal filling stations in the areas of Kwai Tai Road, Wing Lap Street and San Kwai Street. Officers seized about 10,000 litres of suspected diesel, which the department said was roughly equivalent to the fuel tank capacity of about 140 light goods vehicles.
Key Points
- The enforcement action was led by the Fire Services Department’s task force targeting illegal fuel transfer activities in Kwai Tsing during August.
- The four suspected illegal fuel stations were found around Kwai Tai Road, Wing Lap Street and San Kwai Street in the district.
- On August 21, the department met Police, the Kwai Tsing District Fire Safety Committee, the Kwai Tsing District Office and Lower Kwai Chung Village representatives.
- The parties discussed stronger patrols, reporting and notification mechanisms, while also explaining the risks of illegal refuelling to residents.
- The department urged the public to report suspected cases through its 24-hour “Oil Strike” hotline at 5577 9666 or the online fire hazard complaint platform.
Why It Matters
Illegal fuel transfer operations can pose direct fire and safety risks in roadside, back-lane, shopfront and residential settings where vehicles may be parked for long periods. The authorities’ latest push indicates continued enforcement in Kwai Tsing and a greater reliance on resident reporting to identify suspected sites quickly.