Fire hits skyscrapers in Hong Kong
A 42storey skyscraper under construction caught fire in Hong Kong on Thursday evening (2), mobilizing a large contingent of firefighters.
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The fire, which occurred in the busy business and tourist district of Tsim Sha Tsui, started after 11pm (after 12pm GMT). No casualties were reported.
The first flames were found on the upper framework of the building and were visible from afar. An hour later, the fire spread to the entire building while a shower of ash fell on the surrounding area.
According to the developer Grupo Empire’s website, the building was to house a hotel and the historic Clube de Marinheiros.
1 of 1 A building under construction burns in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu A building under construction burns in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu
See more photos of the fire below:
1 of 8 A building under construction burns in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu 2 of 8 A building under construction burns in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo : Portal/Tyrone Siu 3 of 8 A building under construction burns in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu 4 of 8 A building under construction burns in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu 5 of 8 A building under construction is seen on fire in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu 6 of 8 A building under construction is seen on fire in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu 7 of 8 A building under construction burns in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu 8 of 8 A building under construction burns in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2023 — Photo: Portal/Tyrone Siu
A building under construction burns on March 2, 2023 in Hong Kong, China