China: Authorities responding to a warehouse fire in Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong, March 24

Event

Authorities are responding to a warehouse fire at 1 Fat Tseung Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong, the afternoon of March 24. Firefighters are at the scene and have evacuated two schools nearby. Officials have classified the incident as a level-three fire on a five-tier scale. The blaze has wounded at least one person.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely near the affected area in the coming hours. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate other building evacuations and business closures in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations end.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.