Hong Kong’s Tai Po Fire Severely Burns Two, Traps Residents
A significant fire has erupted in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong, causing severe injuries and trapping residents. The blaze broke out at a housing estate and rapidly spread through bamboo scaffolding. Witnesses captured images of thick smoke rising from the incident.
Incident Overview
On Wednesday, local authorities received numerous distress calls regarding individuals trapped inside a building where the fire began. Reports indicate that a man and a woman were found unconscious and suffering from serious burns.
Fire Response and Severity
Initially categorized as a No 1 alarm fire, the response level escalated to No 4 by 3:34 PM. Hong Kong’s fire alarm system rates fires from one to five, with higher numbers indicating increased urgency and severity.
Fire Conditions
- Location: Tai Po housing estate
- Severity: Raised from No 1 to No 4 alarm
- Injuries: Two individuals reported with severe burns
- Structural Impact: Bamboo scaffolding and green mesh involved
Footage shared online depicted flames engulfing the building’s exterior, along with sections of the scaffolding falling to the ground. Emergency services are actively working to manage the situation and assist trapped residents. Further updates from El-Balad will provide ongoing coverage of this developing incident.
