12th December 2024 – (Hong Kong) Late last night around 11pm, a unit at 8 Tin Sau Road, Hotel Cozi in Tin Shui Wai was repurposed as the “Sky One Hostel” under the Youth Hostel Scheme, where smoke was reported to be emanating. The fire department responded quickly, but the blaze had already been extinguished by the unit’s automatic sprinkler system. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and evacuation was deemed unnecessary. After a preliminary investigation, the fire department suspects a short circuit during the charging of a power bank as the likely cause of the incident, with no foul play suspected.
Sky One Hostel, the latest project launched under the Subsidy Scheme for Using Hotels and Guesthouses as Youth Hostels by the Tin Shui Wai Residents Services Association Fund Committee Limited, is situated at 8 Tin Sau Road, Tin Shui Wai. This facility offers a total of 336 rooms, accommodating up to 672 hostel residents. The joint effort between the Tin Shui Wai Residents Services Association Fund Committee Limited and the Billion Development and Project Management Limited aims to provide a platform for young tenants to broaden their horizons and enhance their global awareness through diverse training and cultural exchange programs. Moreover, youth residents will have the opportunity to organise community activities to showcase their talents and foster a sense of community belonging.