A fire in a 69-year-old tenement building in Yau Ma Tei has killed or injured more than ten people, Hong Kong media reported. This was caused by the lack of fire safety measures in accordance with the current fire safety standards and the removal of fire doors on some floors. In this connection, the Honourable CHENG Yung-shun and the Secretary for Security, Mr John LEE, mentioned that the provision of fire extinguishment cylinders or fire MATS to households in need could help enhance household emergency response capabilities.

Home fire equipment, at the critical moment can save the lives of our families and safety, many people think that the probability of home fire is not high, too dependent on the fire brigade to extinguish the fire, but in fact, fire more fire prevention, fire as a auxiliary, residents accidentally fire, self-rescue fire than fire officers and soldiers to dispose of the efficiency is often higher. It is particularly necessary to have practical fire equipment at home, and individuals should also improve fire safety awareness and be the first person in charge of their own life safety.