Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least four as emergency crews battle flames
Update: 2025-11-26
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Hong Kong emergency services are battling a major fire at a high-rise residential estate in the northern district of Tai Po. Thick smoke is rising from multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate as crews try to contain the blaze. At least four people are reported to have been killed and others are trapped inside. The fire has spread to three blocks and ignited bamboo scaffolding on the exterior. Authorities have raised the alert to a number-four alarm, indicating a severe fire. Roads are closed, and residents are urged to stay indoors as conditions remain dangerous. Firefighters continue efforts to bring the fast-moving blaze under control. Journalist Laura Westbrook joins us from Hong Kong to discuss the latest developments. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #HongKong #HongKongFire #HKFire #TaiPoBlaze #WangFukCourt #HongKongResidentialFire #FirefightersBattleBlaze #SevereResidentialFire #HongKongBreakingNews #PublicSafetyHK #HongKongHousingEstateFire
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