At least four dead as fire engulfs Hong Kong tower blocks
Summary
A large fire broke out in multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, killing at least four people and injuring several others. The fire spread quickly due to bamboo scaffolding on the buildings and reached the highest alarm level. Efforts to control the blaze continued into the night.Key Facts
- At least four people died in the fire, and at least three more are injured.
- The fire occurred in the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in the Tai Po district.
- Flames spread rapidly, possibly due to bamboo scaffolding on the buildings' exteriors.
- A firefighter is among the confirmed dead.
- The fire was upgraded to a level five alarm, the highest rating, by the evening.
- Nine people were taken to hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
- The housing complex consists of eight tower blocks and houses about 4,000 residents.
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