"At least 65 have been killed, with dozens of others injured, officials have said Some 250 people are believed to be missing The massive fire engulfed Wang Fuk Court, a housing complex made up of eight blocks in Hong Kong's Tai Po district in the north east, since Wednesday afternoon Fires in four of the estate's eight residential blocks have been extinguished, while three others are under control Three people have been arrested over suspected manslaughter"
""When the fire started, I told her on the phone to escape," said Lawrence Lee, a resident who was waiting for news about his wife, who he believed was still trapped in their apartment. "But once she left the flat, the corridor and stairs were all filled with smoke and it was all dark, so she had no choice but to go back to the flat.""
At least 65 people have been killed and dozens injured after a massive fire engulfed Wang Fuk Court, a housing complex of eight blocks in Tai Po, north-east Hong Kong. Some 250 residents are believed to be missing as firefighters brought the blaze under control. Fires in four residential blocks have been extinguished while three others remain under control. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Hundreds of survivors have been evacuated to shelters, including one housing about 900 residents. Many evacuees reported lost possessions and missing relatives as rescue teams continue searching for survivors and the dead.
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