Inferno, smoke, despair: Fire engulfs Hong Kong residential building; 13 dead | In Pics

Updated On Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Videos circulating online showed smoke billowing into the sky from the residential buildings, where bamboo scaffolding appeared to have caught fire.

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Firefighters tackle a fire engulfing residential buildings at Wang Fuk Court in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Firefighters tackle a fire engulfing residential buildings at Wang Fuk Court in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (Bloomberg)

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At least 15 more people were injured in the blaze in the housing estate in northern Hong Kong on Wednesday, officials from the police and fire department said at a press conference. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

At least 15 more people were injured in the blaze in the housing estate in northern Hong Kong on Wednesday, officials from the police and fire department said at a press conference. (Bloomberg)

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Videos circulating online showed smoke billowing into the sky from the residential buildings, where bamboo scaffolding appeared to have caught fire. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Videos circulating online showed smoke billowing into the sky from the residential buildings, where bamboo scaffolding appeared to have caught fire. (Bloomberg)

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First responders recover the body of a victim, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong.(REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

First responders recover the body of a victim, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong.(REUTERS)

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Fire trucks and rescue vehicles line a road during a major fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate (background) in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 26, 2025. (AFP)

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Fire trucks and rescue vehicles line a road during a major fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate (background) in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 26, 2025. (AFP)

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Firefighters work to extinguish flames, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu(REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Firefighters work to extinguish flames, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu(REUTERS)

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Smoke rises after a fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories on Wednesday, Nov. 26 2025. ((AP Photo/Chan Long Hei))

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Smoke rises after a fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories on Wednesday, Nov. 26 2025. ((AP Photo/Chan Long Hei))

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People look on as thick smoke and flames rise during a major fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate.(AFP)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

People look on as thick smoke and flames rise during a major fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate.(AFP)

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A 37-year-old fireman was among the dead, after being found collapsed at the scene and rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital, the government said in a statement. (AFP)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

A 37-year-old fireman was among the dead, after being found collapsed at the scene and rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital, the government said in a statement. (AFP)

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A fire burns bamboo scaffolding on a building at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu(REUTERS)

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A fire burns bamboo scaffolding on a building at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu(REUTERS)

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Residents of Wang Cheong House, Wang Tai House and Wang Sun House in Wang Fuk Court had made calls to say they were unable to escape(AFP)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Residents of Wang Cheong House, Wang Tai House and Wang Sun House in Wang Fuk Court had made calls to say they were unable to escape(AFP)

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A woman receives medical attention at a temporary shelter, after a fire started across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po.(REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

A woman receives medical attention at a temporary shelter, after a fire started across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po.(REUTERS)

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People watch as flames burn bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings.(REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

People watch as flames burn bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings.(REUTERS)

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Smoke rises while flames burn bamboo scaffolding on a building at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong.(REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Smoke rises while flames burn bamboo scaffolding on a building at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong.(REUTERS)

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Wong 71, reacts after claiming his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court during a major fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China.(REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Wong 71, reacts after claiming his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court during a major fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China.(REUTERS)

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A person receives medical attention, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong.(REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:25 PM IST

A person receives medical attention, as fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong.(REUTERS)

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