26-11-2025 11:56 via theguardian.com

Four dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong

Several people reportedly trapped inside burning towers as firefighters tackle huge blaze in Tai Po districtFour people have died after a massive fire engulfed several high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services tackled the blaze.Several people remained trapped inside the burning towers, the public broadcaster RTHK reported, citing police, while two people were in a critical condition having su
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