Four people were killed while another three were in critical condition after a fire engulfed at least three high-rise buildings in Hong Kong on Wednesday, the government said.
The fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court, a residential complex in Tai Po, a northeastern district in Hong Kong’s New Territories, just before 3 p.m. local time, authorities said.
By 5 p.m., several people were sent to a hospital for treatment with three in critical condition, one in serious condition and one person in stable condition, according to the government statement.
Images showed three towers ablaze while firefighters worked to put out the flames. Photos showed the fire appearing to spread across bamboo scaffolding at the housing estate. The South China Morning Post reported that some residents were trapped inside.
The housing complex is home to eight blocks and almost 2,000 apartments, according to the Associated Press. The government said it opened temporary shelters for evacuated residents at community halls and a local school.
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