Four people died after a major fire broke out in several high-rise towers in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday. Thick smoke poured from the buildings as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze. According to RTHK, several residents are still trapped, and two people are in critical condition with severe burns. Some firefighters were also injured while trying to put out the flames that swept through the 31-storey towers. Crowds gathered on a nearby walkway as smoke rose from buildings covered in bamboo scaffolding. Dozens of fire engines and ambulances were at the scene. The Fire Services Department said it has not yet confirmed how many people remain inside. The fire was first reported at 2:51 p.m. and upgraded to a No. 4 alarm at 3:34 p.m. Wang Fuk Court, where the fire broke out, is a complex of eight blocks with nearly 2,000 units. Due to the incident, part of Tai Po Road has been closed and bus routes are being diverted.

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