Death toll rises to 36 in Hong Kong residential block fire

At least 36 people have been killed in a major fire engulfing apartment blocks in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, with 279 people not accounted for.
More than 800 firefighters are at the scene trying to tackle the blaze at Wang Fuk Court - with Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee saying the fire is now coming under control.
A baby and an elderly woman have been rescued as the late-night emergency operations continue, local media reports.
The government has paid tribute to a 37-year-old firefighter who died fighting the blaze, describing him as "dedicated and gallant"
Residents are asking for help from local authorities after losing contact with relatives inside the buildings, a local councillor tells the BBC.
The fire has been classed as a level five - the most serious level in Hong Kong.

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