The rapid development of global industry has caused
electronic waste to rise to 35 million tons per year
Since the Basel Convention in 1989,
most developed nations have enacted environmental regulations
The average cost of processing one ton of electronic waste is US$700
Criminals recycle it at the low cost of US$25 per ton,
smuggling the waste to Asia and developing nations for profit
Most of these wastes are transferred to and disassembled in Hong Kong
Many multinational corporations participate, the DOE Group being one of them
lt was the best of times
it was the worst of times...
But the one thing we HongKongers
are best at is adaptation
Churchill once said...
Success is not final
How do we retain our advantage
The key is...
Our vision
ln this new age of
ever-increasing logistical demand...
We have to seize the opportunity at hand
The customs clearance procedures
are now more streamlined
Foreign contianers for re-export are
only subject to spot checks
Our daily throughput will soon
equal all of Asia put together
Riding this momentum
and remaining Asia's number one
This is our goal
Thank you
Cheers
To our flourishing business
Cheers
Mr. Fan, are there any concerns that people will take advantage
of the simplified customs clearance procedures
Will Hong Kong become a smuggling port
Can this really propel us to be the world's best
l'm confident in Hong Kong
Man-made calamities
can be more terrifying than natural disasters
(This story is a work of fiction)
Don't worry, firefighters are here to save you
Stay calm, we're going to give you oxygen now
Relax
Slowly. You'll be able to go out soon
Be careful
5 minutes 26 seconds
Still the fastest in the division!
A fleeting life, to have had you was enough for me
To share beer and peanuts with you,
in the dead midnight hours
Laughing at each other until the sun rises
l've never spoken the words in my heart
for l get too shy
How could other people understand
lt's ready!
Great!
l booked a restaurant after work
for Chainsmoker's last day
Let's give him a proper send-off
Thank you, sir!
l'm leaving my hose in your hands
Hold it well
Don't worry, Chainsmoker
l'll take good care of it
Rookie
You haven't even seen any action
since you've arrived
He's a lucky charm
No business is good business
Most importantly,
don't be stubborn in a fire
Ask for help when you need it
Yes, sir
Do you understand what l'm saying
lf l said l wanted the baby,
would you change your mind
lf you take desk duty,
l'll keep it
Madam
Another lovers' quarrel
l'm going back to work
Hey
Kit Sir made dessert
Come have some
Yes, Madam
Don't make a huge fuss
Madam, have a seat
Madam
This is too much
Here
They're so shy...
They're obviously hot for each other
How hard is it to say the word
lt's pretty hard
They're both the stoic, macho type
Say that again!
The table's all dirty
Excuse me, Madam
Our guest today
should be no stranger to you all,
former Financial Secretary...
and curently an environmental pollution expert
Dr. Simon Fan
Welcome
Thank you
l'm Simon
Fan Wai Lap
You left politics 10 years ago
then went to earn 2 doctorate degrees
Your research was on the effects of
electronic waste on the environment
Your new book calls on all
to reduce electronic waste
Are you really only trying
to reduce waste
Or are you making up for simplifying
the container transit inspection procedures
10 years ago
Do you feel it was your fault
Madam
What are in the containers
Customs declaration says scrap metal
What kind of scrap metal
No idea
With the new procedures,
customs won't inspect every container anymore
We just know they're
headed for Cambodia
White flames!
Run!
Hang on, Sis!
Sis!
Sis, don't let go!
Sis!
You bastard!
Kit!
Don't!
You got us firefighters killed!
Don't be impulsive lf it weren't for scum like you,
my sister would still be alive!
Go away!
l want my sister back!
Give me back my sister!
Was it a problem with policy
My job was
to develop our economy
All l can say is...
l could've done better
Your decision
indirectly led to an accident
Do you feel like you owe an apology
lt's been 10 years since l've left politics
l don't think
l owe anyone anything now
Not even to the firefighters
(Eileen)
(Mr. Fan, Grandma really wants you there)
(7 at Shun's)
(Don't be like last time. lt's just a meal)
Uncle, smile!
Give us a smile!
Smile!
He's here
Daddy
Sit over there
Mom
Sit
Time to eat!
Here
Thank you
Thank you, Daddy
l'm fine
-Eat first -Okay
Have this
Thanks
Eileen...
Best of luck with your studies
Come home soon
Have a safe trip
l can't see you off tomorrow
So call us as soon as you land
What's tomorrow
l didn't tell you
No
l thought l told you
You changed your flight
Why didn't you discuss it with me
What's there to discuss with you
This is my family's business,
not yours
Exactly, it's your family
So leave it at your home
We haven't taken a family photo
Get the manager to take it for us
Okay
l arranged your flight for next week
Why'd you change it
l arranged your flight for next week
Why'd you change it
Because, this
isn't what l want
Why don't you ever
ask me what l want
We agreed on next week
l want to decide this time
l want to choose the major l want
We agreed on next week, that's that
Hey
Where are you going
To Grandma's!
ls that OK with you
Be careful!
Stop resenting Simon
Okay
Mom...
Don't worry
Don't think about it too much
Have tea with your Mom after work
You're always drunk
Doing this everyday won't get you rich
l'll show you something worth your while
l hit the jackpot this time!
Don't say l don't treat you two well
Look
lsn't it pretty
Where did you find it
Take me there
ln northern Philippines, Typhoon Murphy
brought heavy rain, triggering mudslides,
killing at least one
and injuring thousands
Murphy's diameter is nearly 900 km
lt is moving on a northwest path
and may become a Super Typhoon
Who's there
Let's go
One, two, three, four!
-Faster!-One, two, three, four!
One, two, three, four!
No.1 Alarm fire
Luen Wo Hui Station to send platform truck...
pump truck...
light rescue unit...
hose layer...
and ladder truck
Address Tai Tong Village, Queen's Hill
No.1 Alarm fire
in Tai Tong Village, Hung Lik Recycling Yard
Reported burning debris
All participating units, send your codes
Any updates on Tai Tong Village
We only got one call
No casualty or entrapment report
lt's just a small fire
Don't be so nervous
l'm not nervous
l'm thrilled
Kid, what's so thrilling about a fire
Firefighting is my dream
l've been waiting for this day
There's been an error
The correct location
is the recycling yard northeast of the estate
Get ready
What's going on
What's with all these fire trucks
That one
-This one -Hop on!
Come this way!
Chainsmoker, check the perimeter
Get a lay of the land
Yes, sir
Po, hook up the fire hydrant
-Yes, sir! -Everyone, breathing apparatus on!
Yes, sir!
The containers are affecting visibiity
The fire's too big for No. 1 Alarm
Let's raise it to 3
Better play it safe
All right
Fire Control, Luen Wo Hui here
No. 3 Alarm
Requesting long-distance water supply
Provide on-site intel
Mobile command unit is 20 minutes out
Copy
Madam
He's the supervisor
How many people in the yard
Have they all made it out
They're all out and accounted for
Do you have a floor plan
We found this in the office
What's placed here
Scrap paper and metal, appliances
And here
Same
He's all yours
How's it looking
The yard is the size of Victoria Park
There's a northeast entrance,
but it's blocked by shipping containers
This is the only exit left
That supervisor was lying
There may be toxic materials inside
Shall we push the cold zone
back by 100 meters, Madam
Don't get antsy in there
Safety first and focus
Play the long game!
Yes, sir!
Fire Control, Luen Wo Hui here
Senior Station Officer Chan Mei Yan
calling at 2 Tai Tong Village
The scene of the fire is
about 800 by 400 meters in size
No reports of casualties right now
Two jets, two BA teams in use
Focus
Water on!
Move the hose! Aim it at him!
Yes, sir!
Chainsmoker calling Kit sir
We've got an injured man
Copy! Medic!
Stretcher's on the way
On the double!
To the right
Be careful!
Hang in there
Up!
Go
Back up
Here it comes. Be careful
Fuel truck
Everyone fall back!
Fall back!
Run!
Over there!
Are you all right
Get everyone out first!
ls everyone out
l don't see BA Team 2
Calling BA Team 2, do you copy
Come in if you copy
Po copy
Po
How about Water and Finger
They're still inside
Finger do you copy
Water, Finger, do you copy
Water calling Kit Sir
Do you copy
Finger!
Water calling Kit Sir
Do you copy
Are you okay
l sprained something
Water, Finger, come in!
Water calling Kit Sir
Do you copy
White flames!
Run!
Something's very wrong here
l'll request backup
Calling Control
This is Luen Wo Hui
Senior Station Officer Chan Mei Yan
We need a heavy-duty crane here
Roger
All units alert!
Full evacuation! Full evacuation!
Sir!
What's wrong
The front-line reported
radiation at the scene
A fire broke out this morning
at a recycling yard on Queen's Hill
Firefighters have been deployed
The cause of the fire
has yet to be disclosed...
(Chief Executive)
Hello
Chief Executive
Simon Simon
there's a No. 3 Alarm Fire in Fanling
ESMC has been activated
Radiation's been detected
Radiation
l'm working in Europe with Chief Secretary
l won't be there until tomorrow
Cecilia is the interim Chief Executive
She's calling the shots
Okay
lt's an emergency
Get everyone for a meeting in 30 minutes
Dr. Fan...
l'm Financial Secretary Fong's assistant
Someone will brief you soon
We have an emergency
The government wants to appoint you
as expert consultant
Simon
We really need your help this time
l understand. Goodbye
The report
Wait here
Sir
Dr. Fan
Get in or lead the way
Sir BA 2 Water calling Kit Sir
Water calling Madam
Madam, come in!
Doctor, where are you going
To the fire
You're putting me in a bind here
l'm responsible for taking you back to HQ
l've read the file
lf l'm just reading it again at HQ,
what's the point
Chapter 1, 18A of the Emergency Response Code
lt is the expert consultant's duty to make
immediate assessments to the relevant parties
Your report was last updated
at 907 AM
What time is it now
lt's 1002, an hour later
lf l'm not there, my assessments wouldn't be immediate
You have to be in HQ
so departments can consult you
That's where you're most effective
We can call HQ and
join meetings that way
l can answer any queries they have
l drafted the Emergency Response Code
a decade ago
Reciting is useless
Learn to improvise
Call your boss, l'll talk to her
You're afraid of getting in trouble, right
l'm not afraid
-l'm saying if -l'm not afraid of getting trouble!
Doctor!
We don't have permission
Sir, what do you want
This area is closed to the public
EMSC has activated
Response Level 3
l'm the expert consultant
Business card
The government sent us to survey the scene
Officer 28852 here
The government has sent surveyors
They're going in
Mild injuries wait here
Cross match, emergency operation ready
Copy
Sorry...
Please wear your lDs first
Thank you
The injured is conscious
Burns on left leg and face
Excuse me...
How many have Acute Radiation Syndrome
l have at least 5 with nausea
Further tests need to be done before
we can confirm
Get the doctor's number
l need constant updates
Can l have your number
Okay
Hey
Hey!
The situation here isn't
as simple as you think
l think there's more than one radiation source
Carry a Geiger counter
along with you
Firefighters are working, step aside
Do you hear that
l hear it
l'll go there
l'll go that side
No way in on this side
There's a way here
l'll go up
Your leg's hurt
Stay out here!
Will you be fine by yourself
l'm okay
Water!
ls someone there
Help!
Calm down
Firefighters are here to save you now
Here!
Help!
Coming over
Help!
Here!
l told you to stay outside!
Worry about yourself first
Can you move
Are you okay
Get up!
Son!
Water!
Son!
Jump!
No!
Jump!
No!
Jump!
Dad!
Okay
Son
Are you all right
Run!
Any updates on the fire
lt's a No.5 Alarm now
Over 100 firefighters are on the scene
18 of my men are in the hospital
Simon Fan is there
God knows why
Simon is the best
Simon is the worst
He's a natural showman
He loves the limelight
Don't worry
l've got eyes on him
Dr. Fan, this way
The radiation is already enough trouble,
now we've got Simon Fan too
After what he did to Fire Services 10 years ago...
The Chief Executive still brought him back to consult
He joined an NGO after he resigned and took part
in nuclear disaster investigations abroad
To be fair,
his profile makes him
the ideal choice for our expert consultant
He was incredibly headstrong back then
He didn't care about the people around him
So we were all quite happy when he had to
take the blame for the Kwai Chung accident
Just don't let him get in our way
We can handle this
Don't worry
As long as reason is on our side
l'll back you up
lt's been a long time, Dr. Fan
No time to waste, let's start
Wait
Has Dr. Fan signed the non-disclosure agreement
Non-governmental personnel must sign first
ls this a new version
lt's still the one l drafted
The government is a team...
Not an individual
lf l don't sign,
you won't let me in
lf the Chief Executive is here, we can make exceptions
But he's not here
and l'm in charge
Legally...
You have to take full responsibility
After you
After the explosion
all entryways into the yard were sealed
lf we don't approve the use of water
we cannot conduct search and rescue
nor can we locate the radiation source
Radium-226 was in a sample from the scene
Using water may have dire consequences
Our firefighters have to wait
That's right
This type of material dissolves in water
Water will send it
into the catchment area
and pollute the district's water supply
The region will lose running water
We'll definitely get complaints
l have two men stuck inside
How do we fight fire without water
Lau Sir
l've done this for 30 years
l've never fought fire without water
We're opening a path
We'll go in when it's opened
They're trapped in there! They can't wait!
Even without water...
We have to try
There's gotta be a way
Lau Sir...
Without your say-so
we won't use a drop of water
Safety first
Thank you, sir!
Radium-226 is usually found in
illegal fluorescent paint
The radioactivity is not very strong
As long as it's contained...
The fallout can be controlled
The peak radiation reading is
11 mSv per hour
That's the equivalent of
two chest CT scans
Smoking an extra cigarette
is more lethal, then
Have you all read through the report
Didn't you all read
the weather forecast
Observatory Director!
Say something
Tropical Storm Murphy is located
862 km southeast of Hong Kong
lts outer rain band has reached the southern coast
We're preparing to hoist a Signal 1 Storm Warning
The typhoon will reach Hong Kong in 18 hours
Hear that
lt'll rain!
When it rains,
everything will spread anyway
Approve the use of water and
open a path to the scene
There's still time
We can control this ourselves
Why rush the use of water
lsn't it obvious
This recycling yard
is a toxic materials market!
Enter the scene ASAP...
Find the source...
Then bury it with concrete
That's the optimal solution
l don't see any proof
These are simply your own speculations
We can't work on blind guesses
l'm not speculating!
l based everything on fact
This is my professional judgment
Take minutes
Take nothing!
ln addition to radium-226,
l believe there are
stronger radiactive materials inside
What makes you say that
At least 5 of the injured
have Acute Radiation Syndrome
One of them has a swollen
and ulcerated arm
The source's radiation is
at least 300 mSv per hour
Doctor
What does 300 mSv do
A short period of such intense radiation exposure
will result in vomiting, diarrhea
headache, fatigue and skin ulcers
l don't see radiation poisoning in the report
lt's a battlefield down there!
They're fighting to save lives!
lt's easy to mix up symptoms
How can they report to you so quickly
l don't understand
There's nothing on the gauges at the scene
The lab has 13 samples,
why was only one material found
Why
l'm waiting for you to explain!
Because the radiation source
is out of the firefighters' reach!
That's why!
The illegal laborers must've touched it
Otherwise...
They wouldn't be so badly poisoned
You're all here in your cushy chairs...
Do you have any idea what it's like down there!
Finger calling Kit Sir
Nothing
Finger calling Kit Sir
Hey, try yours
Using water
is our best bet
lt's true... radium-226 spreading
is a big problem
But the fallout
is still manageable
Let them use water
Give them a chance to save lives
Give us a chance
to defuse a bigger bomb!
Fire Services, say something!
Give them a chance!
We don't need you to speak for us
As long as there is an appropriate solution,
all my firefighters
cooperate fully
Foam truck on hold,
it hasn't been approved
Keep spraying! Keep at it!
Rain is a natural disaster,
the public can accept that
But a radiation leak from spraying at the fire...
That's on us!
Are you ready to take the fall
Your job is more important than their lives
Recycling yard fire continues
with sporadic explosions
Some speculate
there's an illegal oil depot underground
There are still containers left in there
Relax
Requesting Government Flying Service
to drop borax
Target location KK072920
Queen's Hill, Fanling
Come wait here
l'm helping you now
Make way
Water, Finger, come in
Do you copy!
Hey
Eat something
You gotta eat
Fighting a fire isn't a solo effort
Eat up
We haven't found them yet
Why are you here
Why don't l talk to Lau Sir
and get you put on back-up duty
What are you talking about
Take care of yourself first
There's radiation here
Even if the baby's not your concern...
You shouldn't be here
Mister, l asked you to leave
Where can l go
My house is gone!
Y'all have worked hard
-Have some tea-lt's dangerous here
Please listen to our colleagues and leave
l was born here, and l'll die here
That recycling yard kept piling up
blocking my road
Those South Asians would always
crawl out of the yard and steal my veggies!
Go, go
Let's get out of here first
Mister,
is there another way in
Near those fancy apartments
Zoe, ask Government Flying Service about a path
under the luxury apartments
on the hill
Copy, l'll ask right away
Mobile command unit calling Heli 27
ls there a path near the construction site on the hill
Air command Heli 27
Target located
Luen Wo Hui's Kit Sir
Construction site path confirmed
Water, Finger...
We're on the way in
Hang in there!
We have three units working on opening a path
Why are you acting on your own
Sorry, sir
A firefighter's duty
is to protect and save lives
You taught us that
The two people in there are family
l'll take responsibility!
Madam Chan
Don't join their madness!
Rescue isn't trading
your life for theirs
l'm in charge here!
Lau Sir, my men are inside
l won't leave them behind
-Sorry, sir -Kit Lai
Don't be reckless!
Full gear!
Yes sir!
We don't know what's in there
Watch your backs
Copy
Water calling Kit Sir, do you copy
Water calling Kit Sir
We're trying to leave, do you copy
Water calling Kit Sir, do you copy
Where's that exit again
There's a path below those luxury apartments,
we can climb up there
The kid can't wait
Come on
How
You're gonna carry all 3 of us
l can do it
Find that path
Finding Kit Sir is our only hope
Dragging us along will get us all killed
What are you doing
Don't go anywhere
l'll make it back
Sir!
Don't leave us!
At least take my son with you
l'm begging you
Get up
l'll get you out first
Hey
l can do this
Wait for me
You still owe me $900
l haven't forgotten
-Rope! -Yes, Madam
Chainsmoker!
Come on
l'll cross first
All safe
Rope
Get ready to rappel
Yes, sir
300 meters to target
200 meters
100 meters
Now!
Sending gear down
Take your time
Now!
We've lost control!
Mayday! Mayday!
Madam hold on!
Chu!
Watch out
Hold tight!
Hang in there!
Are you all right
Hey!
Are you OK!
Still breathing
Kid...
Don't give up
Can someone double-check the readings
Why is it still rising
l want a report from the scene
every 30 minutes
That lab report better be here
in 10 minutes!
Water, Finger
...do you copy
We're in
What's your position
Kid...
Don't give up
l'll definitely save you
Water, Finger, come in!
Sir...
Wait
That way!
Hurry!
Water!
Finger!
Po!
Tie the rope to the bricks
Hand it to me
Over there!
Water!
Careful
Water!
Water! Water!
Where's Finger
lt's OK, we're here to save you
We'll go look around
OK
Pulse and breathing are weak
Yes
500 mSv...
That's lethal
Well
Don't see him
Radiation's too high
lt's too dangerous without protective suits
Fall back immediately!
Fall back!
Hurry!
ls there anyone still inside
Yes, we haven't located him
Keep a close eye
Update me
Yes, Sir
Deep wound, the patient has an infection
Ask when surgery can be arranged
Okay
Pethidine 100mg
Madam, Northern Hospital's isolation facility is full
lt'll take a few more minutes
The lab report just came out
The illegal laborer rescued this morning
carried another radioactive substance...
Cesium-137
The Goiania Accident!
The worst medical waste leak in history
Over 100,000
needed tests and treatment
Many suffered from leukemia and cancer
lnfertility and teratosis rates rose greatly
Most homes and topsoil had to be removed
due to radioactive contamination
That leak was only 93 grams...
That's half this glass!
We don't know how much
is in the yard
lt'll do serious damage in humans
Organ failure, even death!
Let me remind you all...
Cesium isn't only soluble in water...
ln addition to spreading via rain,
cesium has a lower boiling point than radium...
At only 600 degrees
lt evaporates the moment
it touches fire
lt'll spread even quicker
The area around the fire
will be contaminated
Hong Kong will become
the next Goiania
Cesium-137's half life is very long
The contaminated zone
will be uninhabitable
for the next century
Evacuate
Estimate an evacuation range
based on the current situation
Wind direction,
rainfall
and leakag
will affect the estimate
Use the current weather forecast
and set the leakage
at 10 times bigger than Goiania
for the simulation
What are you doing
The radiation reading is too high!
lt's finding a needle in a haystack!
l get it
You still blame yourself
for what happened
to your sister
lf l don't go in now...
Finger will die
We're not superhumans!
What will your mother do if something happens to you
We'll find another way
Let's find another way
(At the airport yet)
lt's urgent
Okay
(Roger)
ls the Observatory ready
According to Murphy's circulation...
Anywhere within 15 km of the disaster...
will be severely contaminated
Affected areas include Sheung Shui,
Fanling,
Kwu Tung,
Tai Po,
Yuen Long,
Tin Shui Wai,
Ma On Shan,
Shatin,
Sai Kung,
Sham Tseng,
Tsuen Wan,
Kwai Chung
Evacuate the Northern District first
l'll make arrangements
We're talking about 2 million people
We can't move them all!
Not a word about the radiation gets out
Evacuation is unnecessary right now
Raise the fire to Disaster-level
We're talking about radiation
You can't hide something this big
Without the latest information,
the public will panic
There'll be more misinformation
Evacuate
l can't evacuate
Evacuation will only bring more panic
The whole district will be paralyzed
Then it would be impossible to send
more firefighters to the scene
More firefighters
may not put out the fire quicker
l don't need the fire put out!
l just need to open the northeast entrance
to remove the cesium-137
All l need to do is to
quickly mobilize manpower to open that path....
Then the worst scenario won't come true
This is the only way to save Hong Kong!
Face the facts!
ln our current situation...
anything could happen right now!
ls it really worth risking everyone's lives
just to protect yourself!
All of you know
clearing a path and evacuation aren't contradictory
You won't even give people
a chance to escape
This debate is over
My decision is final
Take five
Cecilia!
The radiation will drift over here
We should move to
the Government House's
Command Centre as a precaution
We still have to lead
Roger, what's wrong
Why all the missed calls
How bad is the fire
Really bad
Why don't you...
leave Hong Kong with our son first
l have to go
We should run
Your wife will protect us
We'll be all right
We're handling it
l need to go back to work
l have to go
Just take the kids to Lantau lsland for a while
l have a meeting now
The following vehicles
are to participate in a Disaster-level event
Address Queen's Hill Tai Tong Village
Hung Lik Recycling Yard
Sung Wong Toi, send light rescue unit, large ladder truck...
Tsim Sha Tsui, lighting tender and breathing apparatus tender...
Kwun Tong, pump truck and light rescue unit...
Sheung Wan, ladder and heavy pump...
North Point, pump truck and canteen...
Southern District, light rescue unit and decontamination...
Bye-Bye
Hurry home, Daddy!
All vehicles from the Peak are present
All vehicles from Central are present
All vehicles from Causeway Bay are present
Attention all vehicles
Mobile command unit is at Tai Tong Village's entrance
We can see the scene is shrouded in black smoke
There are occasional explosions
Even though l'm standing
quite far from the fire right now,
l can feel the temperature here
is much higher than normal
Fire Services has mobilized more units
but the flames are far from contained
There are blackouts thoughout the north
with many firetrucks assisting with the rescue
Under the storm warning,
smoke and dust have spread to nearby homes
After inhaling smoke
many have rushed to the North District Hospital
Hospitals have set up temporary tents
to cope with the influx of patients
There are power outages in the north,
causing chaos in multiple districts
Residents are panicking
Even now, the government
have yet to provide updates
Citizens are advised to stay home and
keep windows and doors closed
Trains between Shatin and Sheung Shui are suspended
Emergency broadcast
Due to power outages,
the signaling system is severely affected
Service will be disrupted
Please wait patiently for bus arrangements
Posts in multiple lnternet discussion forums
suggest that the fire has spread toxic dust
all across Hong Kong
The city's healthcare system is in collapse
Can you treat me first
As the Queen's Hill Recycling Yard Fire rages on,
sources reveal that
there is a radioactive material at the scene
Cesium-137
lt is believed that a half-km radius around the yard
has been severely contaminated
However, radiation levels across Hong Kong
remain normal
Kowloon,
Hong Kong lsland,
Lantau lsland
are relatively safe areas...
The government will likely evacuate soon
Dr. Fan...
A non-disclosure agreement violation
is 7 years in jail
You should know better
l don't care who you are
We're in a critical situation
and you're playing divide and conquer
We don't have enough resources for evacuation
l won't change my mind
l have no time to play politics with you
Open all public venues immediately
Requisition every tour bus in Hong Kong
Order an evacuation
Evacuate as soon as possible
Your families are not the
only people with the right to know
lf it's the right thing to do...
You should do it
What's happening over there
Simon and Cecilia, stay in the room
Everyone else, step out
l saw the news
Cecilia...
How did you manage to mess this up
l suspect someone leaked classified intel
We're in a severe catastrophe
lf no one steps up
and tell the truth,
Hong Kong will spiral out of control
lt's impossible to
evacuate everyone
The truth will just bring more terror and chaos,
only creating more panic
We have to believe that...
one more life evacuated...
is one life saved
That's enough
The public has the right to know
Evacuate now
Stop following me!
You can stay behind!
lf you're scared,
tell them l didn't let you come
l'm not scared!
l want to help!
Everyone has their role to play
Thank you
Due to severe pollution,
around the recycling yard...
The area will be sealed
The government has declared a state of emergency
Civil Affairs and the police
are evacuating residents in the north
Slowly...
Watch your step...
Over 2,000 tour buses
have been sent to housing estates
for evacuation
Most residents are being cooperative
There's been no sign of chaos
The radiation from the recycling yard fire
has spread to nearby homes
Several thousand residents are affected
An hour after the government's evacuation notice,
emergency evacuations are being carried out
within 5km of the fire
This way please
According to the Airport Authority,
an influx of people going to the airport
has caused gridlock on highways
The government is urging people
to not go to the airport
Main roads in the northern district are heavily congested,
blocking buses from picking up residents
People are still waiting patiently for arrangements
Nurse!
My daughter is vomiting really badly
ls it caused by radiation
We're overloaded right now
Please wait
But feel her temperature
She's really sick
l'll get a doctor
Wait
Nurse!
Hang in there, relax
We're almost at the hospital
The oil truck ahead has stalled
Both lanes are blocked
Hey, a truck has stalled
Yeah
Hey!
Wait here
l'm Ambulanceman, what happened
My truck broke down
lt's not like l wanted this to happen
Help us push!
Thank you!
One, two, three!
Go!
OK, thank you!
Help us open a path!
Let the ambulance through!
Careful!
Please stay calm
and follow personnel instructions
Thanks for your cooperation
ls there no way we can go home
l've registered you already
The Queen's Hill Recycling Yard Fire
has burned for 16 hours
and is not looking to let up
All residents within 8 km of the scene
have been evacuated
Evacuation is still in progress
Grandma, are you hungry
Want some bread
l'm not hungry
Hello
Daddy
Waiting for your flight
l didn't go
l'm with Grandma
Are you all right
l'm at work
Look after yourselves
(Be careful, Daddy.)
lf you're worried about your dad,
why not just tell him
ls it that hard
He can be hard to talk to
When your mom passed away,
your dad came to see me
He cried like a child in front of me
After he lost his wife,
he still had to face the public
while raising you
He's under a lot of pressure
Don't take it to heart
Simon, is there a way to
stop the radiation leak
Yes...
But it's risky
According to radiation monitors
by the Weather Observatory
and Government Flying Service's on-scene reports,
the leakage escalated when
the helicopter crashed into the containers
300 meters east by southwest
of the yard's entrance
Radiation levels are highest there
l'm sure
the cesium-137 is inside those containers
Even if we can locate the container,
the road hasn't been opened
Cars can't access it
Cars can't go in...
But people can
You mean to
remove the materials manually
Yes
You want to order firefighters to go in
Simon
Hong Kong has never had a disaster like this before
You need to handle this very carefully
The whole fire brigade only has 8 protective suits
There's no data the suits can withstand radiation
l'll go there myself
Since we can't confirm
the amount of radioactive materials inside
and since the road is sealed...
We need to remove the materials
from the scene
then seal it in concrete
That's the order from up top
Dr. Fan will give the details
We found a very strong
radioactive material on the
injured illegal laborer from the yard
Cesium-137
Chlorinated cesium-137 is
usually sealed
and used in radioactive medical instruments
or industrial measurements
When leaked,
nearby areas will be severely contaminated
along with the people in them
Lau Sir
We've never touched this kind of stuff before
How do we handle it
Sir
lt will be hard to locate it
with all those containers in there
The radiation level in the yard
is over 300 mSv
Anyone who goes in
will be infected
We need to wear protective suits
With the temperatures inside...
And the lack of data...
Will the suits last
Our guys are still in there...
Can we save them first
l know this operation is dangerous
lf you're not willing to go...
regardless of who's giving the orders
l will support you
Even if l'll get fired...
l won't force them to go in for you
l know this mission is dangerous
and l understand
why you'd have suspicions
l know this material
better than anyone here
l'll go in myself
lf we pull off this mission
will this crisis be defused
l don't want to give any false hope
Success...
is not just hinged on our determination
lt's hinged on our luck, too
Ten years ago...
l made a decision
lt cost the lives
of 6 firefighters
l'm to blame for that
Today, l stand here...
asking for a chance...
to stand by you
There's a chance you will die on this mission
You all have families
lf you choose to walk away...
l understand
As long as there's hope...
l'm in
l can't leave my brothers behind
l'm sorry, honey
Don't you dare leave me
You better come back
You still have to be a father
The breathing apparatus has 30 minutes of oxygen
Don't waste time
Even over a short period, radiation levels of
over 3000 mSv are very dangerous
We only have one shot
Stay only as long as you need to
Speak up if you feel ill
The team has entered the scene
(480 mSv)
(510 mSv)
(620 mSv)
980 mSv
Go
(1560 mSv)
Water Ghost, are you all right
Get him out
(2100 mSv)
(2400 mSv)
(2900 mSv)
This place is filled with dangerous metals
But they're not the radiation source
lt's all toxic chemicals
Magnesium metal
lt explodes when it touches water
This space is too narrow and toxic
Leave the lead box outside
Chu, Po, stand by outside
Yes, sir
(3800 mSv)
This is cesium-137
Cover it with lead
Stop the leakage
(3220 mSv)
The reading is still high
lt's this medical scanner
Pass it carefully
Careful!
Check their breathing apparatus's levels
16 minutes of oxygen left
Are you all right
Can you keep going
Big B!
Careful!
Big B!
Don't worry! Everything will be fine
Ah!
Abort mission!
lt's all over!
Fall back!
Tell everyone
to evacuate
Lau Sir...
lf you're not leaving...
neither are we
Excessive hemorrhage
Give me Gelofusin full rate 500 cc
His heartbeat is weak
Defrib, 120J
Start CPR
Planning so much in life is pointless
Hey
Are you OK
l'm contaminated
ls there really no other way
ls there really nothing we can do
All these years...
l haven't been able to forgive myself
That's why
l don't know how to forgive you
That doesn't matter now
Ten years ago...
lf it wasn't for my daughter...
l would have given up a long time ago
The radiation is already spreading
lt'll blow up when it rains
Get your men out
There's nothing you can do
(Eileen)
(Uncle Kit)
Little Brat!
Uncle
Hang on
Hello
Daddy...
Are you done with work
Not yet
l regret not listening to you
lf l had, you'd be on a plane
Daddy...
l believe...
this is Mom's will
lt'll be OK...
Wait
Where's Grandma
Hello
Mom
How are things over there
Are you all right
l'm fine
Don't worry
Kit
Hmm
Don't worry about me
Do what you're meant to do
Focus on getting your job done
Get to it
l'll wait for you to come home
There's really no other way
You said concrete
stops radiation from spreading
How much do you need
At least 100 tons
We need 6 feet of concrete
over the containers
to block the radiation
Those luxury apartments
have plenty of construction waste!
What's wrong
This isn't the only battlefield!
Kelly, l have a solution!
Tell Cecilia to get
explosives experts
and civil engineers!
There's a file the government hasn't disclosed!
The one on the Kwai Chung fire 10 years ago!
That's a Class 1 classified file
The content is confidential
This is our last chance!
l'm blowing up Peter Cowen's luxury apartments!
Get moving!
Hello
Hong Kong lnformation
Heli 253 Persons On Board
from Fanling via Lead Mine Pass for Wan Chai
lt's a huge construction site
Would Cowen be willing
to just give it away
l'm friends with Peter
l think it's negotiable
Have you found the file
Why are you
looking into that fire
10 years ago...
Peter Cowen took advantage of a loophole in the new customs procedures
and labeled electronic waste for re-export
He snuck them in under Customs' nose
lt was then shipped to recycling yards
turning Hong Kong into a trash transfer point!
Do you think the same people are
involved in this radiation leak
Yes
Cowen's DOE controls the entire industry chain
lt's been going on for years
They charge foreign firms to dispose of waste,
they strip valuable parts and sell them
for extra profit
Thousands of containers a year...
That's billions in profit
l didn't have enough
to nail Cowen when l was in office
Dr. Fan
You're only half-right
The redacted sections on the report implicate more than just Cowen
Don't worry
l'll get this sorted for you
The bigger the mess,
The better our odds are
How do you get this file
Roger wouldn't break the law
and he definitely couldn't have been
involved in that fire 10 years ago
The yard is owned by DOE
Hung Lik is your husband's business
Your husband and Cowen are obviously
colluding in illegal smuggling
This is Class 1 classified
You don't have clearance
Sorry
l don't
But l've read it already
All l know is, this is our bargaining chip
Protocol forbids us from
using this file to negotiate
Don't talk to me about protocol
Don't talk to me about protocol!
All l want to know is Do we blow it up or not
Come in
Peter Cowen is here
Long time no see
Cecilia
l already know the government
wants my Jade Pavilion
lf it'll save Hong Kong,
l'll happily oblige
However...
l'm a businessman
l deserve compensation
You're demanding money
Simon
A businessman never turns down money
l just need Cecilia
to sign something for me
Put that down
Cecilia
if you call off investigating this accident,
l'll give you 30% off
The blood of millions of people
are about to be on your hands
Do you think...
Do you both think you'll get away with it
Cecilia, honey, l'm so sorry
l was coerced
After the Kwai Chung fire
he asked me to pay your people
to cover it up
Then he forced me to work with him
l didn't know this would happen
We're protecting lives
ln the name of public interest...
We can blow it up without paying
Sure
You can blow it up, for all l care
lntentional destruction or damage of other's property
That's a criminal offense
DOE is a multinational corporation
My company will turn this into
an international embarrassment for Hong Kong
And l promise...
no reasonable investor
will hedge their bets on this city again!
lf l'm going down...
l'm taking everyone down with me
Persecute me
or save your economy
Your call!
Please, l don't have all day
What a waste of time
Door!
You were once a politician too
We've done several simulations
with the data we have
The success rate
never crossed 50%
lt won't cover everything
We still have to try
Half is better than none
Half is pointless
lt has to be 100%
to fully block the radiation
Can we direct the rubble
on the radioactive material
l would need a survey of the yard...
...Jade Pavilion, and the slope first
lf we had 6 months, it would be possible
l've checked the slope catalogue
The slope is 69 degrees away from
the successful coverage deviation value
Where in the recycling yard
is this cistern
How deep is it
lt's under the east side of the yard
lt's about...
13 meters deep
We'll blow up Jade Pavilion first
to create a landslide
Then we blow up the cistern
to trigger a cave-in
The containers will all fall in
The depth of the concrete
will be more than three stories tall
Theoretically, it's sound
But we're only going by these plans
We're understaffed
Our firefighters can help too
Manpower is no issue
Murphy has picked up speed
lt'll arrive sooner than protected
We only have two hours
Two hours!
Get moving!
l can't tell you
whether it'll work
We can't wait anymore
Give it a chance
l'm counting on you all
With your affiliated unit
Work in the assigned area
Copy!
90 minutes left!
Everyone move quickly!
The rain band will arrive
in 90 minutes
Do all you can to help the explosives team
Each unit is responsible for 9 columns
5 people per unit
Unit heads, keep me updated
Copy!
Has the storm path changed
lt hasn't
Unit B ready!
Get ready to pull out!
How's the explosives team doing
Jade Pavilion is ready to go
The environment
in the cistern is too harsh
There are still a dozen pillars that
haven't been set yet
The unit at the scene said
they need 10 more minutes
Unit C complete!
Okay, leave!
Let's go!
Hurry up!
Copy!
Which pillar's done
Connect the detonator then
Copy
Kit Sir!
Water...
didn't make it
We charged his phone
He left a message for us
Finger!
Hello
How much time do we have
We've located a firefighter who's trapped inside
This is the last chance
l need to save him
All right
Give me a moment
They found him!
They found the firefighter trapped inside!
Observatory, is there enough time
to get him out
The rain band arrives in 30 minutes
We can't delay any longer
My firefighters
just want to save one more life
Please give us a chance
Okay...
l promise...
But remember to prioritize our situation
30 minutes
You must leave by then, successful or not
All right
There's no time
to put on protective clothing
Let's go!
Yes, sir!
Po, go look around
for a working car
We'll go this way
Are you ok
You must hang in there...
Up ahead!
Look!
We should move towards this direction
Sir!
Noises over there!
Finger!
Help him up!
Careful
Po, we've found Finger!
At the junkyard!
Finger
Are you okay
Kit Sir...
Where's Water
We'll talk later
Chainsmoker, where's Water
Let's get out first
Po
Where's Water
Good to go
Okay!
Where's Water!
Where's Water
l'm asking you where is Water!
Yes
Sir, it's Lau
There was an accident
Wait
Accidental explosion in the cistern
Casualties unknown
We may have to change course
No update on the explosives
Keep them on the line
l want constant updates
Copy
How much does this affect our plans
Last we heard...
A team is still trapped inside
Their status inside is unknown
We're screwed...
lt's all over
(Kit Li)
According to the simulations...
Even without the cistern
we still have a 50% chance
Continue with the operation
Yes, ma'am
Help!
Hang in there!
Someone will save us soon
Hang in there!
Help!
Stop!
ls anyone down there!
Anyone in there
Help us!
Sir!
Finger's badly hurt
Shouldn't we get him out first
Chainsmoker, get them out
l'll stay
Kit Sir, take me with you
We leave no one behind
Might as well. Go!
Wait here
Go!
Okay!
All right
Ready
Release
Someone is coming to save us
Hold on
ls he hurt
He's hurt bad
Are you all right
Chainsmoker, help me
Silly boy,
it's not your turn yet
Stay here
Get him above ground first
His right side is hurt badly
Don't be scared,
we're here to save you
l'll check over there
Okay
lt's over
The cables are crushed
lt can't be pulled out
The detcords in my unit aren't ready
Pull up!
You two leave
Let's get you out
How
l'm not done here
Every pillar has to blow
in order for this to collapse
lf l fail
millions will die!
The cables are crushed
Go get help
Drag the cables in
You have to
All right!
What can l do
l'll help
l don't know what can be done now
Get it together!
Kit Li calling mobile command unit
Copy, go ahead
We need to help the explosives team
Come again
During extraction,
we saw the explosives team
They had an accident
Two dead, one injured
A set of detcords have not been installed yet
We'll finish it with them
Tell HQ...
To carry on as planned
We'll get the job done
Get everyone out
before the rain falls!
Tie the detcord around those explosives
The yellow wires are for the TNT
Tie them with the explosives on the wall
There must be contact
to blow the pillars
After the wire is pulled in
we can detonate outside
The landslide sealed the entrance
Now what
The cables can't reach outside
We can't detonate outside
Even if we set up
all the explosives...
lt's pointless
What if we pull the cord up to the yard
We've used up all our wires
We have to detonate in here
How much longer
We only have a few minutes left!
Chainsmoker, get them out
Pull up!
Careful!
Pull!
Up!
Careful!
Hey
Time to go
l'll be right behind you
Don't even start
l know what you're thinking
All right...
We'll finish this
and leave together
Chainsmoker, stop!
Leave!
Like hell l will!
You can't do this alone!
Let me be! l can do this alone!
Lunatic!
Leave!
You've lost your mind
Stop trying to be the hero!
You're sick in the head!
Psycho!
The wind is picking up
The rain band has entered Hong Kong waters
Hang on tight
What are you doing!
Why are you down here!
Go back up!
Kit Sir, l'm here to help
Get back up there!
Go back up
You said it yourself, Chainsmoker
No one gets left behind
lf you're not leaving...
neither am l
Let's finish up and leave together!
Get your ass up there!
Lunatic!
l know we shouldn't risk our lives!
But millions of lives are at risk here!
Let me do something!
Let me help!
There's no time!
Come help!
l got three pillars left!
Everyone's insane...
Everyone's goddamn nuts!
Kit Sir
Drag that cable over!
Okay
The rain band has reached the north!
Rain's coming!
Come back!
Po, leave before it's too late
Go!
Kit Sir, what are you saying
Honey, what's going on!
There's no time left!
Stop this madness
and come out!
Kir Sir...
Kit Li!
This is an order!
This is Simon Fan
Kit Li!
Bring the other firefighters out!
Right now!
lmmediately!
Jade Pavilion is ready for blasting
lt's too late
Rain has started falling
l have to detonate from inside
Simon...
Take care of my mother
Mei Yan...
l'm sorry
l bought this ring a long time ago
l was going to give it to you at Chainsomker's dinner tonight
Who would've thought things would turn out like this
My ring's in here
Keep it for me
until l come back
You better come back
lnitiate detonation!
Radiation level at the yard
have stabilised
Chainsmoker... Chu...
Dr. Fan...
You're in trouble if this goes public
lt's 7 years in jail
Are you sure about this
Here they come...
Today...
We successfully prevented a catastrophe
l have to thank
DOE Corp's Peter Cowen for his support
in resolving this crisis
This was no natural disaster!
lt was man-made!
lt should not have happened
Every sacrifice made in this incident
was caused by
your greed and selfishness, Cowen!
You know that law enforcement
can't touch me
And you still violated your non-disclosure agreement
You are losing your mind
You'll lose everything
l'm prepared to
This world
doesn't belong to you rich pricks!
7 million lives in Hong Kong
nearly died by your greedy hands!
He caused that fire 10 years ago
He got away then
But today...
l refuse to believe...
l refuse to believe
that you profiteers always win!
You are wrong
You're done for!
You can't bring me down
You're done for!
l'm very grateful
that Hong Kong averted
a catastrophic disaster,
thanks to the firefighters
and front-line rescuers
who stepped up in the face of danger
They gave their blood, their sweat...
even their lives
l would like to express
my heartfelt gratitude to them
We may have avoided
a large-scale radiation leak...
but we paid a dear price for it
We will face the problem
and admit our faults
l assure you...
in the remainder of my term...
l will do my utmost
to restore the public's trust,
to build a more beautiful...
safer...
...and better Hong Kong for all
l hereby announce...
l will personally lead lCAC's investigation
There will be no mercy for those responsible
(The Hong Kong government conducted an investigation into the radiation accident)
(The administrative order signed by Cecilia was under judical review)
(Citing personal reasons, she has resigned...)
(and is voluntarily cooperating with lCAC's investigation)
(Peter Cowen and Roger Fong were arrested for bribery...)
(Obstruction of justice, and illegal handling of highly dangerous materials)
(Causing multiple injuries and deaths, sentenced to 30 years in prison)
(Due to public interest considerations,)
(the Department of Justice decided to not prosecute Kelly Wong)
(Due to good behaviour)
(Simon Fan was released three years early)
Daddy
Mom
Let's go
(ln the aftermath, upwards of 1000 citizens were contaminated)
(The Northern District was listed as a high-risk zone)
(The government has resettled 300,000 residents to other areas)
(The radiation-affected area will be uninhabitable for the next several decades)
(Though it may seem out of reach, perhaps it's only a step away)