A fire broke out in the Lo Wai area of Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, and about 100 people have been evacuated.

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20/03/2026
At around 10pm on March 19th, a tin house in the Lo Wai area of Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong caught fire, with explosions heard at the scene. Approximately 100 people were evacuated as a precaution. The Hong Kong Fire Services Department classified the fire as a level three emergency at 10:40pm, and local firefighters are currently conducting rescue operations. The Fire Services Department stated that there have been no reports of casualties so far.