Fire at Clear Water Bay Fish Raft Leaves One Injured
RTHK · 3 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A fire broke out at a fish raft in Clear Water Bay's Po Toi O area on the morning of the 12th, with two explosions reported. A man in his 60s sustained a finger injury while attempting to extinguish the blaze with a fire extinguisher. Firefighters extinguished the fire by 9:22 am after multiple boats and a hut were engulfed.
Key Points
- Fire occurred at approximately 8:33 am at a fish raft located about 20 metres offshore from the Po Toi O minibus stop on Tai Ao Road
- A man in his 60s was charging the outboard motor of his speedboat when the rectifier malfunctioned and caught fire, producing two explosion sounds
- Strong winds caused the flames to spread rapidly to nearby hut structures, wooden bridges, and multiple boats
- The injured raft owner broke a glass door to retrieve a fire extinguisher but was cut by shattered glass on his finger
- Six to eight fibre boats and jet skis were completely destroyed, while the fish raft and speedboat both sank
- Firefighters deployed two hoses and two breathing apparatus teams, bringing the fire under control by 9:22 am
Why It Matters
The incident underscores fire safety risks associated with charging electrical equipment on marine vessels, particularly in densely packed raft and boat communities. Local fish raft operators may face increased scrutiny over safety standards following this blaze that destroyed multiple vessels in a short period .
The incident underscores fire safety risks associated with charging electrical equipment on marine vessels, particularly in densely packed raft and boat communities. Local fish raft operators may face increased scrutiny over safety standards following this blaze that destroyed multiple vessels in a short period .