At least 13 dead as fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings
Summary
A fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed at least 13 people and injured 15 more. The blaze, which began in high-rise apartment buildings on Wang Fuk Court estate, led to emergency operations and evacuation efforts as firefighters struggled to control the flames.Key Facts
- The fire occurred in high-rise residential buildings in the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
- At least 13 people died and 15 others were injured due to the fire.
- The Hong Kong Fire Services Department classified the fire at the highest emergency level, a level five alarm.
- Residents were feared trapped inside the buildings as the fire spread.
- Firefighters used 128 fire trucks and 57 ambulances in the response.
- Authorities set up a casualty hotline and opened shelters for residents who had to leave their homes.
- Some structures were covered in bamboo scaffolding, which helped spread the fire.
- Roads near the fire site were closed, and nearby residents were told to stay inside and cover doors and windows.
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