In Pictures: Fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
A raging fire tore through several high-rise blocks in a Hong Kong residential estate on Nov 26.
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A man cries as flames engulf multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong on Nov 26, 2025.
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Smoke billows from the 31-storey towers at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong on Nov 26, 2025.
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Firefighters working to extinguish the blaze at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong on Nov 26, 2025.
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Flames engulf bamboo scaffolding at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong on Nov 26, 2025.
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A woman receiving medical attention at a temporary shelter in Hong Kong on Nov 26, 2025. The Fire Services Department said it had handled a total of 28 casualties, as at around 8.15pm.
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Multiple buildings on fire at Wang Fuk Court. The Fire Services Department said it does not yet have a figure for the number of people who may still be trapped inside.
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Firefighters working to extinguish the fire at Wang Fuk Court. A firefighter surnamed Ho was among those killed.
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People look on as thick smoke and flames rise from the burning buildings. The housing complex is home to 2,000 residential apartments across eight blocks.
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Emergency vehicles parking at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex. At least 13 people were killed and scores more injured in the blaze.
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