HONG KONG – A development web site for a Hong Kong high-rise was engulfed in flames late Thursday, with firefighters on the scene battling the blaze, metropolis authorities mentioned.
Officials mentioned the fireplace broke out at 11:11 pm (1511 GMT) within the coronary heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, a busy buying and vacationer district on the town’s harbor entrance.
No casualties had been reported early Friday, in line with the federal government.
Flames have been first noticed close to scaffolding on the prime of the constructing, with the blaze clearly seen throughout the harbor and sending sparks raining down onto neighboring streets.
Around an hour later, the fireplace had unfold down the size of the constructing and was approaching road degree, the place tons of of onlookers had gathered.
Large items of particles — apparently from the location — have been seen on the bottom, and an acrid scent permeated the air, an AFP reporter on the scene mentioned.
The under-construction constructing was a 42-storey “harborside icon” supposed to accommodate the historic Mariners’ Club and a brand new resort, in line with the web site of its developer, the Empire Group.
The HK$6 billion ($764 million) redevelopment venture was greenlit in 2019 and was initially anticipated to be accomplished within the first half of 2023, in line with native media.
Empire Group didn’t instantly reply to AFP’s request for remark. — Agence France-Presse
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
