Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks

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At least four people have been killed after a fire engulfed a residential building in Hong Kong.

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

In a statement, it said another two people were in critical condition, with one person in a stable condition.

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Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks

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