A fire broke out at the junction of Tin Ha Road and Hung Leong Road in Tin Shui Wai at 5.11pm, and was upgraded to No. 3 alarm at 5.41pm. A tin structure was ablaze at the scene, the affected area measures around 50 metres by 50 metres.
Firemen are now using three jets and mobilising three breathing apparatus teams to fight the blaze.
No casualties have been reported so far.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (October 21) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Xiaosong.
"I knew Mr Zheng who was working in Fujian Province while I was the Chief Secretary for Administration and together with him, promoted the co-operation between Hong Kong and Fujian, including co-chairing the first Hong Kong/Fujian Co-operation Conference in 2015, laying a solid foundation for further exchanges between the two places. He had worked in Hong Kong earlier and was familiar with Hong Kong and concerned about the development of the city. I was grieved to learn of his sudden departure. On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family," Mrs Lam said.
The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:
The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (October 23) to consider an application for renewal of liquor licence on Hong Kong Island.
The application is:
Hee Kee Fried Crab Expert in Causeway Bay
The meeting will be held at 9.45am in the conference room, Room 102, 1/F, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. Members of the public are welcome to attend, except during the private session on confidential items.
Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (October 21).
The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.
Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.
The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.
Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.
The Tuen Mun Park Inclusive Playground will be the first in Hong Kong to be themed on "inclusivity". Children of different ages and abilities can play here without barriers.
News.gov.hk spoke to Architectural Services Department Landscape Architects, representatives from Playright Children's Play Association and students to see how they designed the unique playground.
The story appears on news.gov.hk today (October 21) in both text and video format.