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Fire at Kwai Chung Estate Injures Four, Kills Cat

1/3/2026

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A fire at Lai Yiu Estate Fu Yiu House in Kwai Chung on Friday night was caused by a short-circuited mobile phone charger, killing a cat and injuring four residents.
Police reported the fire at 11:15 PM.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze by 11:30 PM.
The injured, aged 42 to 75, were taken to Princess Margaret Hospital, including three who suffered smoke inhalation and a 69-year-old woman who sustained burns.

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Story summary

A fire at Lai Yiu Estate Fu Yiu House in Kwai Chung on Friday night was caused by a short-circuited mobile phone charger, killing a cat and injuring four residents.
Police reported the fire at 11:15 PM.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze by 11:30 PM.
The injured, aged 42 to 75, were taken to Princess Margaret Hospital, including three who suffered smoke inhalation and a 69-year-old woman who sustained burns.