Red Cross Society of China donates 2m yuan to aid fire relief efforts in Hong Kong

The Red Cross Society of China announced on Thursday a donation of 2 million yuan ($276,000) for emergency rescue and humanitarian assistance in response to the deadly fire that engulfed a residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district.

The organization said it will provide further support based on disaster relief needs.

The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening and has killed at least 55 people as of Thursday afternoon.