00:00Hong Kong is facing its most devastating fire in more than 60 years.
00:04At least 44 people have lost their lives, and around 280 remain missing after a massive blaze swept through several high-rise buildings in the Taipei District on Wednesday afternoon.
00:17Fire officials say the fire likely began on bamboo, scaffolding attached to the exterior of one building, before rapidly spreading through construction netting and nearby structures.
00:29Hundreds of firefighters are still working to contain the flames and search for survivors.
00:35This is Hong Kong's most severe fire incident since 1962, and authorities are urging residents to stay clear of the area as emergency operations continue.
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