photo Strong fire Which took place on Wednesday afternoon A complex of five buildings in Hong Kong an offer Flames of fire Exit the huge windows Plumes of smoke Which can be seen miles away from different points in the city.
So far, members of the local fire department are continuing to work to evacuate the place Trapped people Under the rubble of restoration work on the front facade, where the accident began. It has also been confirmed At least 13 people were killed and several people were injured.
The complex, located in Tai Po District, consists of eight buildings Nearly 2000 apartments. Authorities have so far confirmed 13 people were killed and several others were injuredWhile search and rescue operations continue for those still trapped inside.
Hong Kong media reported that among those killed there Firefighter’s last name iswhile others were Eight women and three men. On the other hand, it was reported that the fire began to spread – for reasons that are still under investigation – because Bamboo scaffolding They have been installed around the exterior of the complex located in the city’s Tai Po district with construction work taking place at the front.
The Hong Kong government confirmed the four deaths and added that Three other people were taken to hospital. A brief statement said that two of the injured were in critical condition and the other was in stable condition.
Videos recorded by neighbors show firefighting teams trying to contain the flames coming out of apartment windows from ladder trucks. Despite the spread, The fire, classified as Level 4 severity – the second highest – remains uncontrollable..
The fire caused a column of flames and thick smoke that could be seen from several kilometers away. Meanwhile, authorities were forced to close parts of the nearby highway, while firefighters continue to contain the flames.
Tai Po, where the accident occurred, is a suburban area in the New Territories, in Northern part of Hong Kong It is near the border with the city of Shenzhen on the Chinese mainland. It is part of the 18 districts of Hong Kong, in the People’s Republic of China.
The bamboo scaffolding that sparked the first fire is a common sight in Hong Kong in construction and renovation projects, although the government said earlier this year that it was a common sight in Hong Kong. I will start getting rid of them gradually. For public projects because Security concerns.