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Fire at Hong Kong Columbarium Injures Father and Son

4/12/2026

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Story summary
  • A fire at Diamond Hill Columbarium in Hong Kong injured two people due to an overheated exhaust fan linked to a joss paper burner.
  • Police received the report at 11:37 AM.
  • Firefighters classified the incident as a No 1 alarm fire and quickly extinguished the flames.
  • The injured were a 53-year-old man and his 32-year-old son with burns to the necks and backs who were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.