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1 fireman dies in Hong Kong factory building fire
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-03-08 15:37
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HONG KONG - A Hong Kong factory building fire that broke out Monday morning in Cheung Sha Wan has left one fireman dead and three others injured.
The fireman died shortly after being sent to a hospital, according to the HKSAR government.
The fire erupted at about 8 am local time (0000GMT) at Lai Cheong Factory Building on the Castle Peak road.
HKSAR government said four fire brigades were mobilized to contain the blaze, originated from the fifth floor of building.
The fire is currently under control. Firemen are still spraying water on the building.
