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Among the 15 fires of unknown cause, the circumstances
of three fires, including the one on 21 February,
appeared suspicious and were referred to the Police for
investigation.
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Two days after the fire on 21 February, the
Fire Services Department conducted an inspection of the
fire services installations, the common areas and the
means of escape in the buildings of Chungking Mansions.
Action is being taken to prosecute eight offenders for
causing obstruction to the means of escape. Fire hazard
abatement notices have also been served upon
72 offenders in Chungking Mansions for minor offences
such as the wedging open, or the removal, of smoke lobby
doors.
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A second inspection was conducted on 3 March to
follow up on the irregularities found in the first
inspection and to identify any change of use in the
residential section of the buildings. The Fire Services
Department is generally satisfied with the progress
which the offenders have made in correcting the
irregularities. As regards residential units used for
other purposes, the Fire Services Department identified
16 unregistered factories and 17 unlicensed food
premises. Details of these have been referred to the
Labour Department and to the Urban Services Department
respectively for necessary action.
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