Hundreds Evacuated After Cooking Smoke Triggers False Fire Alarm in Hong Kong Estate
February 18, 2026
Early Wednesday at around 2:30 am, a fire alarm was triggered at Kin Wah House, Kin Ming Estate, Tiu Keng Leng, Hong Kong. Hundreds of residents evacuated after white smoke was seen coming from a flat. The Fire Services Department responded quickly to the alarm. Later, it was confirmed that the smoke came from a cooking accident, not a fire. Some residents shared the incident on social media, clarifying the situation. The evacuation turned out to be a false alarm, avoiding any injuries or damage during the Lunar New Year celebrations.
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Hong kong
Fire Alarm
Evacuation
Cooking Accident
Public housing
Kin Ming Estate
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