"Firefighters have received calls from trapped residents, but are battling difficult conditions Firefighters have struggled to reach the upper floors of the high-rise buildings, even after hours battling the blaze. John Lee, Hong Kong's leader, said earlier: The priority is to extinguish the fire and rescue the residents who are trapped. The second is to support the injured. The third is to support and recover. Then, we'll launch a thorough investigation."
"Derek Armstrong Chan, the deputy director of Fire Service operations, said it had received numerous calls for assistance and that some residents remained trapped as of Wednesday night. He said, per the Associated Press: Debris and scaffolding of the affected buildings [is] falling down. The temperature inside the buildings concerned is very high. It's difficult for us to enter the building and go upstairs to conduct firefighting and rescue operations."
A major fire engulfed the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex in Tai Po, North New Territories, severely hampering rescue efforts. At least 36 people died and numerous residents remained trapped while firefighters received repeated calls for assistance. Debris and scaffolding fell from the affected buildings and internal temperatures were reported as very high, making entry and upward movement difficult for crews. John Lee prioritized extinguishing the fire, rescuing trapped residents, supporting the injured, and recovery, with a thorough investigation to follow. The Wang Fuk Court towers are tall subsidised-home blocks occupied since 1983 and undergoing renovations.
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