Where are Hong Kong fires?

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Recent fires in Hong Kong have occurred in the Tai Po District, specifically at high-rise complexes such as Wong Fook Court and on Kwong Wang Street. These blazes have resulted in significant fatalities, mass evacuations, and widespread damage, with authorities responding at the highest emergency level. The fires spread rapidly due to bamboo scaffolding and non-compliant exterior materials.

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Death toll rises to 55 as blaze rips through Hong Kong tower complex

Euronews · 8 days ago

Euronews

8 days ago

At least 55 people killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire 12s
Fire spread across seven of eight buildings in the complex 16s
Four towers' fires under control by Thursday morning 26s
Authorities suspect non-compliant wall materials sped up fire 1m 3s
Three men arrested, investigated for manslaughter 1m 13s

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Death toll rises to 55 as blaze rips through Hong Kong tower complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Death toll rises to 55 as blaze rips through Hong Kong tower complex

The fire began in a high-rise complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po District and spread across seven of the complex's eight buildings.

Death toll in Hong Kong residential high-rise fires rises to 36

Al Jazeera

8 days ago

Death toll in Hong Kong residential high-rise fires rises to 36

Flames erupted at Wong Fook Court, a housing complex in Taipo District, Hong Kong.

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

Euronews

8 days ago

Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex

A massive fire engulfed a high-rise residential building in the northern district of Tai Po, Hong Kong.

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 affected complex is on Kwong Wang Street, Tai Po, Hong Kong, consisting of eight 31-storey buildings.

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