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Street, Kowloon, and used for industrial and residential purposes. The fire was caused by the ignition of rubber solution used in the manufac- ture of rubber shoes and slippers. Financial loss was $40,000 and three members of the Fire Service were injured and detained in hospital.

3RD ALARM-MAINLAND

100. A little after 4 p.m. on the 27th July 1964 a fire broke out in an industrial complex at San Hung Avenue, Kowloon, comprising single storey brick, stone and wooden buildings covering an area of 6,000 square feet. Trade activities involved the production of rubber goods, stoves and domestic utensils. Cause of fire was the explosion of a kerosene stove. Financial loss was $100,000 and three members of the Fire Service were injured and hospitalized.

3RD ALARM-S.S. CATIJAY PASSENGER/CARGO SHIP

101. A little after 3 p.m. on the 26th November 1964 a fire broke out in the main galley on 'D' deck of S.S. 'Cathay' passenger/cargo ship of 13,000 gross tons. The cause of the fire which was the over- heating of fat in a deep fryer caused slight damage to ventilation ducting between decks, but did not delay the sailing of the ship.

3RD ALARM-TSING YI ISLAND, N.T.

102. A little before 11 p.m. on the 2nd December 1964 a fire broke out in an industrial complex on Tsing Yi island comprising single and 2-storey stone, brick and wooden buildings, used for the manufacture of rubber goods, canvas, paper boxes, furniture and plastic production. As there was no resident fire protection on the island the fire continued to spread until arrival of a fire boat. The time involved in travelling was primarily responsible for the unusually heavy loss of $280,000. 'The cause of the fire was never determined.

3RD ALARM-MAINLAND

103. A little before mid-night on the 22nd December 1964 a fire broke out on the ground floor of an 8-storey R.C.C. building situated in Sai Yeung Choi Street, Kowloon, used for industrial and residential purposes. The fire spread quickly to the second floor and although brought under control in a little under one hour caused a financial loss of $55,000. Five members of the Fire Service were seriously injured and hospitalized.

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