Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks

Video footage shows large plumes of smoke billowing up into the sky, as firefighters on cranes try and put out the blaze.

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The fire at Wang Fuk Court broke out at 14:51 local time (06:51 GMT) , according to the Hong Kong government.

It said three people are in a critical condition, with another in a serious condition. One of those killed is a firefighter, the fire service told the BBC.

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