Key facts
- A fire broke out at Hong Kong's first waste incinerator, I·PARK1, on October 26, 2026.
- The blaze occurred on the roof of the third incineration module.
- Nearly 1,000 workers were evacuated, and one was hospitalized.
- Operations at I·PARK1 have been temporarily suspended.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A fire at Hong Kong's first waste incinerator, the Integrated Waste Management Facilities Phase 1 (I·PARK1), on an artificial island off Shek Kwu Chau on October 26, 2026, has led to its temporary suspension. The blaze, which originated on the roof of the third incineration module, prompted the evacuation of nearly 1,000 workers, with one hospitalized. Environmentalists have cited the incident as a warning against over-reliance on the HK$31.3 billion facility, while a former lawmaker urged the government to maintain its landfill-free timetable. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the Environmental Protection Department is reviewing the operational impact and has extended landfill hours.