Hong Kong Fire: Rapid Spread in 5 Hours 🔥

It took less than five hours for a deadly fire in Hong Kong to spread from the first small flames to an inferno which engulfed seven high-rise buildings, killing dozens of people.

Authorities said nearly 300 people are also missing following the blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po - a suburban district near the border with mainland China.

Sky's data and forensics team has verified videos and local media reports to piece together a timeline of how the tragedy unfolded.

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