On Thursday, March 2nd, a major fire broke out in a skyscraper under construction in Hong Kong. So far no casualties have been reported.
Despite the sunset, it is not yet completely dark in Hong Kong. Since 11:11 p.m. (local time), 4:11 p.m. (Paris time), the massive fire from a skyscraper under construction has lit up the darkness of the former British colony. The building is in a busy area of the city, reports Le Parisien. Many contingents of the fire brigade are on site and are trying desperately to extinguish the flames.
No casualties have been reported so far, according to the government. Local newspaper South China Morning Post said two people were taken to the hospital. No information was given about her state of health.
The fire is believed to have started at the top of the tower
According to information from our colleagues, the fire broke out at the top of the building before spreading to the entire building, according to a video posted to Twitter.
At the foot of the burning tower, many curious people moved to watch the blazing fire. Ash fell into neighboring streets, adds the Île-de-France daily. The fire can even be seen from Hong Kong Harbour.
More specifically, the skyscraper under construction is located in a business and tourist district on the seafront and will rise 42 stories to house a hotel and the historic Mariners’ Club, according to developer Empire Group. specifies Le Figaro.