Body found, 200 evacuated after Wong Tai Sin Estate fire

At least 200 people were evacuated after a fire broke out in a flat at Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, where a woman was later found dead inside the flat.

Residents reported sounds of an explosion.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

Police said they received a report shortly at around 8am of a fire in a lower-floor flat at Lung Kwong House, prompting the evacuation of around 200 to 300 residents.