Wildfire in Hong Kong extinguished by Fire Services Department

The wildfire at Kai Kung Leng in Hong Kong burned for over 20 hours and was largely extinguished by the Fire Services Department at 2:08 pm on Sunday, TVB news reported.

According to a statement released by the Hong Kong government, a fire broke out among the vegetation at Kai Kung Leng, Yuen Long at 5:31 pm Saturday (January 11). The fire was put under control at 10:40 am Sunday (January 12). Two fire zones were involved in the incident: one measuring 20 x 20 meters and the other 5 x 5 meters.

Firefighters combated the blaze using fire beaters, while the Government Flying Service has deployed helicopters for water bombing operations at the site, the statement said.