Cathay Pacific business lounge at Hong Kong airport forced to shut after fire, 250 evacuated


The carrier’s lounge has been closed after guests and staff were evacuated. - Photo: Facebook/Hong Kong Airport Live Discussion Forum

HONG KONG: Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airway’s business lounge, The Pier, has been forced to close for urgent repairs after a fire broke out on Saturday (Sept 28) and triggered an evacuation of more than 250 people.

The airline said the blaze broke out at its supporting facilities on Saturday morning and staff on duty immediately alerted firefighters.

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