Explosions Heard as Warehouse Fire Engulfs Hong Kong's San Tin District

A fierce warehouse fire erupted in Hong Kong's San Tin district in the early hours of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The blaze was accompanied by audible explosions and generated a massive column of black smoke visible across the area.

The Fire Services Department (FSD) received the initial report at 2:25 a.m. and dispatched crews to the scene in San Tin's Shek Wu Wai San Tsuen by 2:38 a.m. Despite the intensity of the fire and the remote location, which necessitated drawing water from hydrants hundreds of meters away, firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 4:27 a.m.

Authorities initially feared individuals might be trapped within the burning structure. However, they later confirmed that a man and a woman had successfully evacuated the premises on their own. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Police are investigating the cause, with preliminary suspicions pointing towards old electronic devices and clutter as the potential origin of the fire.