{"id":6596,"date":"2025-10-27T12:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/originaltastex.com\/?p=6596"},"modified":"2025-10-27T12:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:00:10","slug":"breaking-news-just-hours-ago-a-tremendous-fire-broke-out-insee-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/originaltastex.com\/?p=6596","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Just hours ago, a tremendous fire broke out in\u2026See more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is based on information from official Hong Kong government statements, local media reports, and expert commentary available as of October 20, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Central\u2019s Chinachem Tower Declared Structurally Safe After Scaffolding Fire Injures Four<\/div>\n

A major fire erupted at\u00a0Chinachem Tower<\/strong>\u00a0in Hong Kong\u2019s Central district on Saturday, October 18, 2025, sending plumes of smoke through the busy business area and prompting a large-scale emergency response. Despite the intensity of the blaze, which tore through the building\u2019s exterior scaffolding, the\u00a0Buildings Department has confirmed that the structure remains safe<\/strong>, with no major damage detected.<\/p>\n

The Fire: Flames Engulf Scaffolding Along Connaught Road Central<\/h3>\n

According to reports, the fire began around\u00a04:24 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0at the Chinachem Tower on\u00a0Connaught Road Central<\/strong>. Within minutes, flames spread rapidly across the bamboo scaffolding that covered the exterior of the skyscraper. Witnesses described seeing\u00a0bright orange flames racing up the side of the building<\/strong>, while debris fell onto the street below.<\/p>\n

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Videos circulating online showed emergency crews rushing to the scene as\u00a0dozens of occupants were evacuated<\/strong>\u00a0from the offices and shops inside. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly five hours before bringing it under control at approximately\u00a09:13 p.m.<\/strong>, according to Fire Services Department Deputy Divisional Commander\u00a0Lo Shui-sang<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe fire was mainly located on the fa\u00e7ade of the building. The inside was not seriously affected,\u201d Lo told reporters during a press briefing. He confirmed that a\u00a0fire investigation team<\/strong>\u00a0had been established to determine the exact cause of the incident and whether any foul play was involved.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Four People Hospitalized, Two in Serious Condition<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Authorities confirmed that\u00a0four individuals were hospitalized<\/strong>\u00a0following the fire, with injuries ranging from burns to smoke inhalation and impact trauma.<\/p>\n

Among them was a\u00a023-year-old man<\/strong>\u00a0who initially suffered critical head injuries but was later upgraded to a \u201cserious\u201d condition by Sunday evening. A\u00a055-year-old man<\/strong>\u00a0who had been listed as critical on Saturday was reported to be in a\u00a0stable<\/strong>\u00a0condition by midday Sunday.<\/p>\n

Two other victims\u2014a\u00a035-year-old woman<\/strong>\u00a0and a\u00a065-year-old man<\/strong>\u2014also remained in stable condition, according to updates released by local health officials.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Hospital Authority<\/strong>\u00a0stated that all four victims were receiving continuous monitoring and treatment at nearby hospitals, while additional medical staff were deployed to assist emergency operations during the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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