Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 63 years: What we know and how it spread
Summary
A fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po neighborhood killed at least 44 people, making it the city's deadliest fire in 63 years. The fire started on bamboo scaffolding outside a building and spread quickly to nearby structures. Firefighters are working to control the remaining flames more than 16 hours after the blaze began.Key Facts
- The fire began on Wednesday afternoon on bamboo scaffolding outside a building in Hong Kong's Tai Po neighborhood.
- At least 44 people have died due to the fire.
- The fire has affected several high-rise buildings in the area.
- Firefighters have brought four buildings under control, but continue to work on three others.
- The blaze reached level five alarm, the highest alert for fires in Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong has been under a heightened fire alert due to dry weather.
- The housing estate, Wang Fuk Court, was undergoing major renovations, which likely helped the fire spread quickly.
- Police have arrested two directors and an engineering consultant related to the construction work, citing negligence.
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