Woman killed by fire at Sha Tin home after couch accidentally set ablaze

A 43-year-old woman was found dead when firefighters were called to her home in Shui Chuen O Estate in Sha Tin, where a fire broke out on Friday morning.

The fire was first reported to firefighters at around 9.51 am today by a security guard who spotted smoke billowing out of the flat at Ching Chuen House. 

The woman named Tsang was certified dead on the spot when firefighters broke into the flat and put out the fire. Luckily, a pomeranian dog in the flat was in good condition when rescued. 

The building needed not to be evacuated, and firefighters later mobilized the Fire Investigation Dog Team to aid the investigation. 

It was understood that Tsang was smoking at home at the time, and she accidentally set the couch ablaze. 

The windows were also found to be closed, leading to poor air circulation. Tsang suspectedly passed out after inhaling the smoke and couldn’t make her escape in time, leading to her unfortunate death. 

Tsang’s mother, ex-husband, and son later came to the scene and learned about the tragedy. Meanwhile, the boyfriend who lived with Tsang boarded a police vehicle to help with the police investigation. 

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