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At Least Four Dead as Massive Fire Engulfs Hong Kong High-Rise Complex. A major blaze tears through multiple high-rise buildings at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing at least four people. Authorities say others remain trapped, with no clear estimate of how many residents may still be inside. Video from the scene shows at least five closely packed towers ablaze as firefighters battle intense flames. Two people are in critical condition with severe burns; several others, including firefighters, have been injured. Reports indicate the fire spread rapidly along bamboo scaffolding surrounding the 31-storey buildings. The South China Morning Post confirms one firefighter is among the dead, and multiple others were hurt while tackling the blaze. Wang Fuk Court consists of eight residential blocks with nearly 2,000 flats, part of Hong Kong’s subsidised home-ownership scheme. The government has recently signalled plans to phase out bamboo scaffolding on public projects due to safety risks; the estate has been occupied since 1983.
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