(Video) Pat Heung scrapyard fire sends black smoke billowing in night sky; no injuries reported

A fire at a vehicle scrapyard in Pat Heung prompted the evacuation of eight residents early Sunday morning.

The blaze was reported at around 2am at a scrapyard in Tsat Sing Kong, sending thick smoke billowing into the air and triggering multiple explosions.

The Fire Services Department responded promptly, deploying hoses to extinguish the flames.

Around eight individuals from nearby residences were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.