A man was killed and nearly 80 people were forced to evacuate after a Fire broke out at a village house in Hong Kong on Wednesday.Authorities said they were alerted at around 4.30am to a blaze at a metal house in Ling Shan Tsuen in Fanling.Police said some electrical wires were spotted burning when rescuers arrived at the scene.Seventy-eight people, in addition to four dogs and cats, were evacuated in the Fire. The flames were put out at around 5am.The deceased, believed to be 50 to 60 years old, was certified dead at the scene.A 12-year-old girl was also sent to North District Hospital in Sheung Shui after she reported feeling dizzy.
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WED · 2026-07-29 · 02:01 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0729-97000
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Man dies, 78 people evacuated after fire breaks out at Hong Kong village house
A fire broke out at a metal village house in Ling Shan Tsuen, Fanling, Hong Kong, early Wednesday morning. Authorities were alerted around 4:30 am to the blaze, where burning electrical wires were observed by rescuers.
Elizabeth CheungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-29 · 02:01 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A fire broke out at a metal village house in Ling Shan Tsuen, Fanling, Hong Kong, early Wednesday morning. Authorities were alerted around 4:30 am to the blaze, where burning electrical wires were observed by rescuers. The fire resulted in the death of one man, believed to be between 50 and 60 years old, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-eight people, along with four pets, were evacuated from the property. The fire was extinguished by approximately 5 am. One 12-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after reporting dizziness.
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A 12-year-old girl was taken to the hospital for feeling dizzy.
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Seventy-eight people, along with four pets, were evacuated.
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Electrical wires were observed burning upon rescuers' arrival.
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The fire was reported at around 4:30 am at a metal house in Ling Shan Tsuen, Fanling.
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A man died and 78 people were evacuated after a fire at a Hong Kong village house.
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