A fire engulfed a residential building in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district on Wednesday afternoon, with thick grey smoke billowing from the scene.
Emergency services were quick to respond to the blaze, but several people are reported to be trapped inside, according to public broadcaster RTHK, citing police sources. One man has been reported with serious burns.
The fire department received the first reports of the fire at 2:51 p.m. local time, when flames broke out in Wang Fuk Court, a housing complex in Tai Po. By 3:34 p.m., the situation had escalated, and the fire was upgraded to a No. 4 alarm.
Wang Fuk Court consists of eight blocks and provides close to 2,000 residential units. Several towers surrounding the burning building are currently covered in bamboo scaffolding, further complicating the firefighting efforts.
As emergency services continue to battle the fire, authorities are working to evacuate residents from the area and assist those trapped inside. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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