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Major fire breaks out in Hong Kong building, dozens trapped

Major fire breaks out in Hong Kong building, dozens trapped

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At least one person was injured in the fire and sent to a hospital.


Firefighters operate an extendable ladder to rescue people trapped in a fire that broke out at the World Trade Centre in Hong Kong, on 15.
  | Photo Credit: Reuters


At least one person was injured in the fire and sent to a hospital.

Dozens of people are trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out on December 15, as firefighters rushed to rescue them and put out the blaze.

The fire started in the early afternoon at the World Trade Centre on Gloucester Road in the city’s popular Causeway Bay shopping district, according to a government notice. The 38-storey building houses both offices and a mall.

At least one person was injured in the fire and sent to a hospital.

Firefighters used an extendable ladder to rescue several people who were trapped on the lower floors of the building.

Other people were said to be trapped in restaurants in the mall, according to the local South China Morning Post newspaper.

The fire was upgraded to a level three incident, according to a police notice. Fires are graded on a scale of one to five, with five being the most severe.

Firefighters have mobilised two breathing apparatus teams and two water jets to help fight the fire, police said.


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At least one person was injured in the fire and sent to a hospital. Firefighters operate an extendable ladder to rescue people trapped in a fire that broke out at the World Trade Centre in Hong Kong, on 15.   | Photo Credit: Reuters At least one person was injured in the fire and sent to a hospital. Dozens of people are trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out on December 15, as firefighters rushed to rescue them and put out the blaze.The fire started in the early afternoon at the World Trade Centre on Gloucester Road in the city’s popular Causeway Bay shopping district, according to a government notice. The 38-storey building houses both offices and a mall.At least one person was injured in the fire and sent to a hospital.Firefighters used an extendable ladder to rescue several people who were trapped on the lower floors of the building.Other people were said to be trapped in restaurants in the mall, according to the local South China Morning Post newspaper.The fire was upgraded to a level three incident, according to a police notice. Fires are graded on a scale of one to five, with five being the most severe.Firefighters have mobilised two breathing apparatus teams and two water jets to help fight the fire, police said. Our code of editorial values

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