At least four people dead after huge fire engulfs three apartment blocks leaving residents trapped in terrifying scenes
Several people are said to be trapped inside the buildings
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Two people are said to have suffered severe burns
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Four people have died after a huge fire engulfed multiple high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong.
Emergency services rushed to the blaze at Wang Fuk Court in the northern Tai Po district shortly before 3pm local time.
The Hong Kong government has confirmed four people have died as a result of the fire.
It added that seven people were taken to hospital, with two in a critical condition and one in a stable condition.
Several people are believed to be trapped inside the buildings, while two have suffered severe burns, local media reports.
The fire service upgraded the blaze to a number four alarm, the second highest, at around 3.34pm.
Wang Fuk Court is a housing complex made up of eight blocks, providing close to 2,000 residential units.
Several towers around the blazing tower have bamboo scaffolding on their exterior.
Hong Kong's Transport Department said an entire section of the Tai Po highway has been closed and buses are being diverted due to the fire.
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