Fire breaks out at Hong Kong columbarium, injuring 2 people
AdvertisementAccidents and personal safetyHong KongSocietyFire breaks out at Hong Kong columbarium, injuring 2 peoplePreliminary investigation finds fire caused by overheated exhaust fan connected to joss paper burner at Diamond Hill Columbarium, police say 1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenLeopold ChenPublished: 5:41pm, 12 Apr 2026Heavy use of a joss paper burner led to a fire at a Hong Kong columbarium that sent ashes flying, injuring at least two people on Sunday. Police said that they received a report at 11.37am that a fire had broken out at Diamond Hill Columbarium. A preliminary investigation found that the fire was caused by an overheated exhaust fan connected to a joss paper burner, the force said. AdvertisementFirefighters arrived and put out the flames, which were classified as a No 1 alarm fire, the lowest in Hong Kong’s five-tier system. Holes that were reportedly burned on a jacket. Photo: Now TV NewsThe falling ashes injured a 53-year-old surnamed Wong and his 32-year-old son, who both sustained burns on their necks and backs, the force said. They were sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. AdvertisementAdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00xالمصدر: South China Morning Post | Source: South China Morning Post
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