Man severely burned in fish farm blaze

A man was found severely burned after a fish farm caught fire in Tuen Mun on Friday morning.

About 6.30 am today, police received reports from multiple people that a fish farm next to the Tai Lam Chung Barbecue Ground had caught fire.

The cabin built on the fish raft with a water generator within, as well as two boats and a bicycle, were all found burned.

Firefighters were called to the scene and put out the fire.

A man was found to have suffered from first-degree burns to his face and third-degree burns to his hands and feet.

He was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital in a semi-conscious state for medical attention.

It is understood that the injured person is suspected to be the owner of the boat.

A nearby security camera was found damaged, and the burned boat is presumed to be for commercial use, rented out to tourists for fishing.

The police have temporarily classified the case as arson and criminal damage.