(Video) Warehouse fire in Yuen Long forces over 50 residents to evacuate

A warehouse fire in Yuen Long forced the evacuation of over 50 residents on Monday night after flames spread toward nearby homes and explosions were heard.

The blaze broke out at a warehouse on Sha Chau Lei Village, Ping Ha Road at around 11pm. The Fire Services Department received more than 20 reports in a short period.

Explosions were heard at the scene as the fire approached residential buildings. More than 50 residents were evacuated overnight to safety.

Firefighters arrived and deployed hoses to battle the flames. Ambulance personnel were also on standby.

Footage from nearby residents showed thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky from the intense fire.