Firefighters battle blaze in Hong Kong shopping district

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A skyscraper erupted into flames in Hong Kong on Friday, local time.The fire broke out in the early morning of March 3 in Tsim Sha Tsui at the site of an under-construction skyscraper in one of the city's shopping districts.

Published 3 months ago · Hong Kong

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Times of India

Firefighters battle blaze in Hong Kong shopping district

The Empire Group's redevelopment plan was to build a 42-story architectural landmark to house the historic Mariners' Club and a new hotel, the firm's website said. The fire was largely put out by 8:30 a.m. and authorities were still investigating the cause, deputy chief fire officer Keung Sai-ming said. Firefighters had battled the blaze for about nine hours.

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Massive Fire Hits Hong Kong High-rise Building, No Casualties Reported

A high-rise building under construction in Hong Kong erupted in flames and was still burning hours later. No casualties had been reported early Friday, while 130 affected residents had been relocated to a safe distance.

3 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Firefighters battle high-rise blaze in Hong Kong shopping district

No casualties have been reported since flames engulfed construction site in heart of busy Tsim Sha Tsui late on Thursday

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Scores evacuated as fire erupts in Hong Kong skyscraper

About 170 people were evacuated from a Hong Kong shopping area after a fire broke out in a skyscraper late on Thursday night, the government said.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

Firefighters battle blaze in Hong Kong shopping district

Hong Kong firefighters battled a blaze Friday that broke out overnight at a construction site in a popular shopping district and forced around 130 people in nearby buildings to evacuate.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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