No.3 alarm fire in Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long roundup
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    A domestic unit measuring about 5 x 10 metres on the 21st floor of Chu Ping House, Long Ping Estate was severely damaged in a No. 3 alarm fire today (May 10).

    The fire broke out at 7.52am and was upgraded to No. 3 alarm at 8.10am. Firemen used three jets and six breathing apparatus teams to fight the blaze which was put out at 9.09am.

    A woman and two boys, aged between 8 and 48, who were overcome by smoke, were sent to Pok Oi Hospital for medical treatment. About 50 occupants were led to the place of safety.

Ends/Saturday, May 10, 2008
Issued at HKT 15:42

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