Sixty people participated in fire services drill

The Fire Services Bureau (CB) and Sinoenergy Corporation held a gas pipeline leak fire drill at Cotai Marginal Roundabout yesterday. Approximately 60 people participated in the drill.

The drill simulated a section of an underground high-pressure natural gas pipeline between the natural gas valve room and Sinoenergy Corporation Gas Station in the circular waterfront.

In the simulation, the pipeline ruptured due to construction works carried out by a third-party, causing several natural gas leaks to trigger the fire alarm and injuring one construction worker.

The Corporation immediately launched its emergency plan and informed the CB. In turn, the CB dispatched eight rescue vehicles and 30 firefighters to the scene, where it immediately extinguished the fire and completed the rescue works, sending the injured to the hospital.

The CB said that the purpose of the drill was to strengthen the coordination ability of the fire department and the Sinoenergy Corporation in response to accidents.

The drill was smooth and the expected results were achieved, according to the CB.

Regarding the Edifcio Jardim Kong Fok Cheong fire case, the Office of the Government Spokesperson issued a statement yesterday afternoon regarding updates of the case.

The Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) will complete a report on the inspection of the building.

The CB has sent the fire safety investigation report and inspection report of the building to relevant department and property management company. Since part of the fire protection system needs to be repaired, the CB will make a specific fire emergency plan for the relevant building.