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Four Die as Fire Engulfs Hong Kong Apartment Blocks

At least four persons have been killed in a major fire engulfing apartment blocks in Hong Kong.

The government says another two persons are in a critical condition, with one person in a stable condition.

The fire service tells the BBC that one of those killed was a firefighter.

Earlier, people were reportedly trapped in the buildings – it’s not known if anyone is still inside.

Pictures show the flames spreading on bamboo scaffolding outside the blocks.

BBC/Adebukola Aluko

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