TVB Studio Fire Contained in 24 Minutes, June 13

A two-alarm fire erupted at TVB‘s Tseung Kwan O studio lot on June 12 at 12:40 p.m., destroying set props but injuring no one. Firefighters deployed four hoses and three smoke teams to extinguish the blaze in the ancient street set area. The fire spread across three floors of a temporary structure before crews contained it by 1:04 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.

Fire Spreads Across Three Floors

The blaze started in a three-story temporary building at TVB’s Tseung Kwan O lot on Chun Tsai Street. Flames shot from windows on the ground, second, and third floors as thick smoke billowed into the air. Firefighters deployed 4 hoses and 3 smoke teams to battle the fire. The exterior wall blackened from heat and smoke damage.

Emergency Response and Evacuation

Firefighters arrived on scene and classified the incident as a two-alarm fire. No evacuation was needed and no injuries were reported. Crews used ladder trucks to reach upper floors and spray water to cool the burning structure. The fire was fully extinguished by 1:04 p.m., just 24 minutes after the first report.

Investigation Underway

The fire destroyed set props and temporary structures used for filming. TVB News reported that the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the fire department. The studio lot is a major production hub for Hong Kong television and film work.

Final Thoughts

TVB’s Tseung Kwan O studio fire was contained quickly with no injuries, but the incident highlights workplace safety concerns at Hong Kong’s largest broadcaster. The cause remains under investigation.

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