Hong Kong: Stunning photos of a 42-storey skyscraper on fire
On Thursday, March 2, a large fire broke out in a skyscraper under construction in Hong Kong. There have been no reports so far of any injuries.
Although the sun has set, it is not entirely night in Hong Kong. From 11:11 pm (local time) to 4:11 pm (Paris time), the huge fire of skyscrapers under construction has illuminated the darkness of the former British colony. The building is located in a busy area of the city, reports Le Parisien. Several firefighting teams are on the scene and desperately trying to put out the flames.
The government stated that so far there have been no reports of injuries. Local newspaper South China Morning Post reports that two people have been hospitalized. No information was provided about their health status.
It is said that the fire started at the top of the tower
According to the information received from our colleagues, the fire broke out at the top of the building, before it spread to the entire building, as shown in a video clip posted on Twitter.
At the foot of the blazing tower, many curious people moved to watch the glowing flames. The Ile-de-France daily adds that ash fell in the nearby streets. The fire could be seen even from the port of Hong Kong.
The skyscraper under construction, more precisely, is located in a commercial and tourist area located on the sea coast. Rising 42 stories, it was to house the historic Mariners Club and hotel, according to developer Empire Group, specifying Le Figaro.
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