Pat Heung hill fire under control: authorities

[RTHK] - 01/12/2025

A hill fire which had been burning in Pat Heung since Saturday afternoon has been brought under control. The Fire Services Department made the announcement on Sunday morning. Firefighters are now battling two fire lines of 20 and five metres, while the Government Flying Service is also water (…)



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