Massive fire engulfs under-construction site in Hong Kong

Authorities have issued level 4 alert, 2 choppers deployed to douse flames

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

ISTANBUL (AA) - A massive fire engulfed a big under-construction building in Hong Kong on Thursday night.

At least two people were injured, according to the latest reports.

"Horrible and devastating fire on a building on Middle Road in Tsim Sha Tsui with the scaffolding catching fire," Muslim Council of Hong Kong wrote on Twitter, sharing a video of smoke and flames billowing into the sky.

According to RTHK News, two people were being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for injuries due to the fire.

Authorities have issued a level 4 alarm in response to the incident as fire fighters are using two jets to douse the flames.

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