What happened with the Hong Kong fire?

Asked 8 days ago

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A major fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district engulfed a high-rise residential complex, resulting in at least 13 deaths, including a firefighter, and 15 injuries. The blaze spread rapidly through bamboo scaffolding, forcing the evacuation of 700 residents and displacing many, most of whom were elderly. The complex houses nearly 4,800 people. Temporary shelters have been set up for those affected. The fire's severity and the number of missing or critical residents remain under investigation.

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Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews · 8 days ago

Euronews

8 days ago

At least 13 killed and 15 injured in Hong Kong high-rise fire
Fire spread quickly via bamboo scaffolding; 700 residents evacuated 8s
Police received reports of people trapped, mostly elderly 21s
A 37-year-old firefighter died battling the blaze 34s
Temporary shelters opened for displaced residents 52s

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Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

At least 13 people killed and 15 injured after a massive fire engulfed a high-rise residential building in Hong Kong.

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

The blaze rapidly spread through bamboo scaffolding, leading to the evacuation of 700 residents in the northern district of Tai Po.

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Most of those trapped were believed to be elderly residents.

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

A 37-year-old firefighter was killed while battling the inferno.

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

The housing complex consists of eight blocks with almost 2,000 apartments, housing about 4,800 people.

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

District officials have opened temporary shelters for displaced residents.

At least four dead in devastating Hong Kong building fire

10 News First

8 days ago

At least four dead in devastating Hong Kong building fire

At least four people, including a firefighter, are dead; reports indicate people are trapped.

At least four dead in devastating Hong Kong building fire

10 News First

8 days ago

At least four dead in devastating Hong Kong building fire

The fire has been burning for several hours and appears to be worsening.

At least four dead in devastating Hong Kong building fire

10 News First

8 days ago

At least four dead in devastating Hong Kong building fire

The fire is believed to have spread along bamboo scaffolding installed for building renovations.

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