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I am an officer of Patrol Sub-unit 3 of Sha Tau Kok Division (PSU 3 STKDIV). On April 13, while our team was performing an anti-crime patrol, we received a report about a hill fire in Lap Wo Tsuen, Sha Tau Kok. Led by the officer-in-charge of the patrol car, Sergeant Wong Nga-ki, the team arrived at the scene promptly. The affected area was located around 100 metres away from the house of the informant. Several frightened cows were wandering around the burning fields, while smoke and flames were spreading at high speed and blowing towards the informant’s house.
At the same time, officers of the Fire Services Department arrived at the scene. However, due to insufficient water pressure from the fire hydrant, there was not enough water to cover the affected area. In order to protect the residents and the cows, our team members borrowed water buckets from nearby villagers. We filled the buckets with water and carried them one by one to the scene to assist the firefighters in putting out the fire.
Thinking back, the situation at the time was extremely dangerous. While it is the Force’s top priority to safeguard citizens’ life and property, we have to stay calm in the midst of danger and adapt to different circumstances, so that we can respond to emergencies in a timely manner and protect the safety of citizens.
Police Constable Lee Yui-chung
PSU 3 STKDIV
