Dozens of firefighters battle No 3 alarm fire at Hong Kong warehouse

Firefighters are battling a No 3 alarm fire at a Hong Kong warehouse, with at least one person sent to hospital and nearby residents urged to close their doors and windows amid heavy smoke.

The Fire Services Department said the blaze broke out on Ha Tsuen Road in Tin Shui Wai at 12.40pm on Tuesday and was upgraded to No 3 alarm less than an hour later at 1.33pm.

“The Fire Services Department is currently engaged in firefighting operations,” a spokesman said.

“Residents affected by smoke and odours carried by the wind are advised to close their windows and doors, and remain calm.”

A government spokesman said that so far, one person had been sent to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment.