While fire incidents declined, ambulance services saw a slight increase in demand. The Bureau recorded a total of 45,370 ambulance call-outs in 2025, marking a year-on-year rise of 0.3%.
According to the released data, human negligence remains the primary cause of fire incidents. A total of 534 cases – accounting for 62.8% of all call-outs – were attributed to forgetting to turn off stoves, leaving fire sources unattended, burning incense and joss paper, mechanical failures, and electrical short circuits.
Director Wong Kin stated that the “Legal Regime for Fire Safety in Buildings and Venues,” implemented in 2022, has shown significant results.
The Bureau conducted 11,760 building inspections throughout 2025, focusing on ensuring escape routes remained clear and fire equipment was properly maintained.
Regarding enforcement in low-rise buildings, the Bureau carried out 4,379 inspections and identified over 2,400 cases of blocked escape routes. “After being advised, approximately 90% of households – 2,143 cases – actively cooperated by immediately removing items or motorcycles,” the Bureau noted.
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However, administrative penalty procedures were completed for 126 cases involving blocked passages, with another 26 procedures currently underway.
Additionally, strict execution of the “Legal Regime for the Control of Dangerous Goods” led to 6,918 inspections of industrial buildings, gas stations, and restaurants, resulting in five completed penalty procedures.
To adapt to the prevalence of electric vehicles (EVs) and the constraints of narrow streets in older districts, the Bureau has introduced specialized technology.
New acquisitions include EV-specific fire extinguishing gear, vehicle-moving robots, and 18-meter and 20-meter aerial ladder trucks capable of vertical operation without extending support legs, enhancing rescue flexibility in tight spaces.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, the Fire Services Bureau urged citizens to prioritize fire safety during festive activities.
Ritual offerings should be burned in ventilated outdoor areas using proper containers (treasure basins) and kept away from flammable materials.
The Bureau emphasized that burning joss paper in building evacuation routes is strictly prohibited.
