A horrific tragedy has struck Hong Kong. A high-rise apartment complex is on fire in the northern part of the city. The fire has spread across multiple floors, making evacuation difficult.
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According to the latest figures, 36 people have died and 279 are missing. Dozens of injured people are hospitalized, many of whom are in critical condition.
Emergency services are working non-stop, but the scale of the disaster and difficult conditions – thick smoke, high temperatures and collapsed stairwells – make reaching the trapped residents significantly difficult.
This is one of the most tragic fires to hit Hong Kong in recent years.
