What we know – and don’t know – so farpublished at 10:04 GMT
Dramatic images show three towers engulfed by smoke and flames after a fire broke out at a residential estate in Hong Kong.
Where has it happened?
The fire began in Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district on Wednesday. According to Reuters, it is a 2,000-unit residential complex made up of eight blocks.
Has anyone been injured or killed?
Seven people have been taken to two hospitals, the Hong Kong government says. Of these, it says four people have died, two are in a critical condition and one person is in a stable condition.
Reuters reporters firefighters are among those who have been injured while trying to suppress the flames.
What else do we know?
The fire department first responded to reports of a fire at 14:51 local time (06:51 GMT). The fire was upgraded to a number 4 level at 3.34pm local time.
A section of the Tai Po highway has been closed and buses diverted.
What we don’t know yet:
- What caused the fire
- If there are any more injuries or deaths
- How many people remain trapped inside the building
- How long it will take to put the fire out
Image source, Reuters
