Water Heater Explodes in Mei Bong Building Flat in Sham Shui Po, Female Occupant Injured
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At about 7am on 6 November 2026, a water heater in the bathroom of a flat at Mei Bong Building, 221 Sai Yeung Choi Street North, Sham Shui Po, was heard exploding and caught fire. A 44-year-old female resident surnamed Chan was injured on her forehead and sent to Caritas Medical Centre. Firefighters arrived and put out the fire, and 5 other residents were evacuated downstairs. Preliminary investigation believed a faulty appliance caused the blaze, and the gas company also sent staff to the scene to assist with the investigation.
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