Four dead as major fire breaks out in northern HK housing estate
The fire broke out in Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po district in the New Territories and was upgraded to a No 5 alarm at 6:22 pm on Wednesday. Four people are reported to have perished in the blaze, with more residents still trapped in their homes.
The authorities said that, as of 6 pm — in addition to the four fatalities — three people were in critical condition, while one was in serious condition and another was in stable condition. Local media reported that one of the casualties was a firefighter.
Nine people were taken to the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment.
The last time Hong Kong recorded a No 5 alarm fire was in 2008, when four people were killed and 55 were injured at Cornwall Court in Mong Kok.
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