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A fire broke out on board a barge docked in a typhoon shelter in Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei on Tuesday, sending smoke billowing into the bustling downtown neighbourhood.
Police said they received a report at 12.54pm that a vessel moored at the New Yau Ma Tei Public Cargo Working Area was emitting smoke and had caught fire.
A preliminary investigation suggested that miscellaneous objects on board had ignited, the force said.
“Currently, there is no evidence to suggest criminal elements were involved in the case,” it said.

No injuries were reported and no evacuation was required.
Photos from the scene showed plumes of white smoke rising from the barge and drifting towards the densely populated Yau Ma Tei neighbourhood.
The Fire Services Department deployed fireboats to extinguish the blaze.
The department also advised members of the public affected by the smoke or unusual odour carried by the wind to stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed.


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Fire Services Department advises people affected by smoke or unusual odour to stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed


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Blaze on Hong Kong barge in Yau Ma Tei typhoon shelter triggers smoke alert

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Fire Services Department advises people affected by smoke or unusual odour to stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed