📰 At least 13 dead as more than 700 firefighters tackle Hong Kong fire | Full Report

 A massive fire in Hong Kong has claimed at least 13 lives and left dozens injured, according to local authorities. The blaze broke out in a multi-storey building in one of the city’s busiest commercial areas. Fire officials reported that more than 700 firefighters and emergency personnel were deployed to bring the fire under control.

The fire reportedly started on the lower floors of the building and quickly spread to other levels, trapping many people inside. Several residents were rescued from windows and rooftops as thick smoke engulfed the area. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and early indications suggest that renovation work inside the building may have contributed to the rapid spread.

Hospitals in the city have confirmed that many of the injured are in critical condition. Hong Kong’s chief executive expressed deep sorrow over the incident and promised a full investigation to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The fire is one of the deadliest incidents Hong Kong has witnessed in recent years and has raised serious concerns about building safety standards in densely populated urban areas.

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