"What we know about the fire "Four people are certified dead, two are in critical condition and one in stable condition," by 5:00 p.m. (0900 GMT), the AFP news agency quoted a representative from the government's Information Services Department as saying. Earlier, local media also reported that an unknown number of people were trapped , although it is unclear as to whether that remains the case."
"Live footage from the Reuters news agency showed large columns of smoke billowing from several buildings and as darkness fell, fires could be seen burning on multiple floors and apartments of the complex. The fire department said it received reports at 2:51 p.m. (0651 GMT) of a fire in the residential complex. It was upgraded to a Number 4 alarm, the second highest in terms of severity, at 3:34 p.m."
"It was upgraded to a Number 4 alarm, the second highest in terms of severity, at 3:34 p.m. "Residents nearby are advised to stay indoors, close their doors and windows, and stay calm," the Fire Services Department said. Parts of a nearby highway have been closed by the ongoing firefighting operation. Tai Po is a suburban area situated in the northern part of Hong Kong, near the border with the mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen."
A fire tore through Wang Fuk Court, an eight-block residential complex in Tai Po, northern Hong Kong, near the Shenzhen border. Fire services received reports at 2:51 p.m. (0651 GMT) and upgraded the incident to a Number 4 alarm at 3:34 p.m., the second-highest severity level. Four people have been certified dead, two are in critical condition, and one is stable. Live footage showed heavy smoke and flames on multiple floors as darkness fell. Residents were advised to stay indoors with doors and windows closed, and parts of a nearby highway were closed for firefighting operations.
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