A man has tragically died in a fire at a homeless shelter located in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong. Fire officials were notified at 12:28 PM on Tuesday after discovering the victim at the scene. Upon arrival, officers found the man exhibiting burn marks and initiated extinguishing the blaze. The fire was successfully contained at 12:46 PM. Emergency services transported the deceased to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where they confirmed he was pronounced dead. Preliminary investigation suggests the fire may have been caused by burning charcoal, though the exact cause is still under investigation.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post