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At least 13 people killed as fire engulfs high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
- On Wednesday, a fire ripped through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, killing 13 people, with nine declared dead at the scene and four later in hospital, the Fire Services Department said.
- Amid renovation work, bamboo scaffolding and construction netting helped flames climb the towers at Wang Fuk Court, spreading quickly between blocks, officials said.
- About 767 firefighters and a large complement of engines and ambulances battled the blaze, with authorities reporting at least 15 injured and two in critical condition.
- About 700 residents were evacuated to shelters as police and the emergency monitoring and support centre responded, with Tang Ping-keung expressing condolences for fallen firefighter Mr Ho.
- Historically rare, a level five alarm has not been declared in 17 years in Hong Kong, as the government development bureau moves to phase out bamboo scaffolding this year due to safety concerns.
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There have been at least 13 deaths in a high-rise fire in Hong Kong.
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A huge fire broke out this Wednesday in a residential complex in Hong Kong, killing at least 13 people and wounding some 30 At least 13 people died in a fire in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong apartment fire: Nearly 14 dead in Tai Po blaze, safety regulations under scrutiny
A devastating fire swept through residential towers in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. At least 14 people have died, including a firefighter. The blaze spread rapidly across seven of the eight blocks. Many residents watched in shock as thick smoke billowed from the buildings. Authorities are working to control the intense flames. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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