A fire broke out in a flat in Yu Tai Court in Tung Chung on Friday morning, killing a cat and injuring three people. Police received a report at about 6am from the homeowner about an accident while using a flame gun. The 58-year-old woman suffered burns to her face and was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital and later transferred to Queen Mary Hospital. Two other women, aged 65 and 80, were sent to North Lantau Hospital with smoke inhalation. Firefighters rescued four cats inside the unit, with one confirmed dead.
