Fire in Hong Kong: 13 dead in residential complex, highest level of danger declared

A large fire occurred in the high-rise buildings of the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong. At least 13 people are known to have died, and dozens more were injured. This was reported by Reuters and BBC.

The Hong Kong authorities confirmed that nine individuals were taken to hospitals due to the fire. However, the number of people remaining inside the burned buildings remains unknown.

Fire development and outlook

The fire was initially classified as very serious on a five-point scale. However, due to the rapid spread of the flames, its level was raised first to four, and then to five - the highest level.

The Wang Fuk Court residential complex is located in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong. It consists of about 2000 apartments housed in eight buildings. The area of the apartments typically ranges from 37 to 46 square meters. Approximately 4600 people live in the complex.

The event in Hong Kong has left 13 dead and dozens injured, causing serious concern in the city. The incident is the worst fire in recent years, requiring an immediate response from rescuers and medical personnel.