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930 evacuated, 1 injured as fire breaks out at Hong Kong waste-to-energy plant

Crime · First reported 26 Oct, 07:18 · Updated 14:21

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A fire at a waste-to-energy plant on an artificial island off Hong Kong prompted more than 900 people to evacuate; one staff member was reported unwell from suspected heatstroke.

  • The fire broke out on Monday at Hong Kong’s waste-to-energy incinerator on an artificial island off Shek Kwu Chau.
  • More than 900 people evacuated from the site.
  • One staff member felt unwell from suspected heatstroke, according to the report.
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