Fanling no. 3 alarm fire roundup
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    A fire broke out on the first floor of a six-storey building at 23 Wo Lung Street, Fanling at 2.14pm this afternoon (June 14).

     The fire was upgraded to No.3 alarm at 2.28 pm. It was put out at 2.55pm.

     Firemen used three jets and mobilised four Breathing Apparatus Teams to fight the blaze. About 20 persons were evacuated.

     Firemen also rescued five persons. Two of them who felt unwell were conveyed to the North District Hospital for treatment. They were later treated and discharged.

     No suspicious circumstance was detected about the cause of the fire.

Ends/Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Issued at HKT 19:25

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