Barge catches fire at Yau Ma Tei cargo area, second case in less than a week

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wynna WongFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:57 AM

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A barge carrying recycled metal caught fire at the New Yau Ma Tei Public Cargo Working Area in Hong Kong early Friday morning. The Fire Services Department responded to the blaze, advising residents to stay indoors due to smoke and odor. Police found no initial evidence of criminal activity, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. This incident marks the second fire involving recycled metal at the same location in less than a week, and the fifth in the past year. Lawmaker Vincent Cheng Wing-shun has expressed concern and called for stronger oversight and safety measures at the cargo area following these repeated incidents.

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