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Fire at Hong Kong's I·PARK1 incinerator sparks calls for waste reduction

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A fire at Hong Kong's first waste incinerator, I·PARK1, has led to operational suspensions and prompted environmentalists to call for a greater focus on waste reduction and reuse. The blaze occurred on the roof of the third incineration module, resulting in the evacuation of over 900 people and one hospitalization. The government has requested a report from the contractor within seven days as investigations into the incident are ongoing. AI

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Fire at Hong Kong's I·PARK1 incinerator sparks calls for waste reduction

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen,Emily Hung ·

    Fire at Hong Kong’s first incinerator prompts calls to rethink waste strategy

    The abrupt suspension of Hong Kong’s first waste incinerator after a fire is a stark warning against relying too heavily on the HK$31.3 billion (US$4 billion) plant, environmentalists have said, as a former lawmaker urges the government to keep its landfill-free timetable on trac…

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