A serious fire has broken out in the Tai Po quarter of Hong Kong, leaving two people with severe becks and enmeshing several residents inside a casing estate.
The blaze spread fleetly along bamboo scaffolding girding the structure, with a thick bank seen jutting into the sky. Substantiations rushed to capture dramatic footage of the debris engulfing the estate’s surface.
The incident caused immediate fear among locals, with residents forced to evacuate while emergency services worked to contain the fire.
“It was terrifying. The smoke was everywhere, and the flames were climbing the scaffolding fast,” said one witness.
Fire Response Escalates as Alarm Level Rises
The fire was originally classified as a No. 1 alarm but was snappily upgraded to a No. 4 alarm by 334 PM, reflecting the serious nature of the blaze.
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Hong Kong’s fire alarm system ranges from one to five, with advanced figures signalling lesser urgency. Firefighters in Hong Kong were reported to be working tirelessly to rescue trapped residents while diving through the debris.
Severe Injuries Reported in Residential Fire
Authorities verified that a man and a woman were found unconscious with serious injuries, highlighting the dangerous conditions inside the Tai Po casing estate.
Exigency medical brigades handed immediate care while coordinating evacuation operations for other residents trapped in their homes.
Structural Hazards and Ongoing Rescue Efforts
The bamboo scaffolding and green mesh covering the estate allowed the fire to spread quickly, complicating sweats to bring the blaze under control.
Firefighters in Hong Kong are continuing to battle the flames and stabilise the structure, icing no further injuries. Original authorities have prompted residents in nearby structures to remain watchful as the situation develops.
This Tai Po blaze has once again raised concerns about fire safety in densely populated residential areas. Further updates will follow as Hong Kong exigency services continue to manage the incident.
