Event Brief
Barge Catches Fire at Yau Ma Tei Cargo Area
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: A barge carrying recycled metal caught fire in Hong Kong, the second incident in a week.
WHO: Fire Services Department, lawmaker
WHAT: Barge fire
WHEN: Feb 06, 2026 at 12:57 AM ET
WHERE: New Yau Ma Tei Public Cargo Working Area, Hong Kong
WHY: Renewed calls for stronger oversight and safety measures
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