The fire at the Tsim Sha Tsui building site burned for about nine hours. Photo: Edmond So
The fire at the Tsim Sha Tsui building site burned for about nine hours. Photo: Edmond So

Fire pump ‘not in working order’ when massive blaze engulfed Hong Kong skyscraper, authorities reveal

  • Blaze in Tsim Sha Tsui broke out at around 11pm on Thursday and burned until about 8.30am on Friday
  • Electrical pump on ground floor of construction site was not in working order, a situation that constituted a fire hazard, authorities say

The fire at the Tsim Sha Tsui building site burned for about nine hours. Photo: Edmond So
The fire at the Tsim Sha Tsui building site burned for about nine hours. Photo: Edmond So
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