Fire in Shau Kei Wan flat sends up thick black smoke

A fire broke out around 4pm Tuesday (Jan 6) at a flat in Ming Wah Dai Ha on A Kung Ngam Road, Shau Kei Wan, sending flames and thick black smoke into the air.

Online photos showed flames and smoke pouring from the balcony and drifting to upper floors.

Firefighters quickly doused the blaze, which was brought under control with no injuries. No evacuation was required, and authorities are investigating the cause.