Huge fire in the heart of Hong Kong: “Apocalyptic and very scary”

The fire broke out last night just after 11 p.m. (local time) in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, a shopping district popular with tourists. on the water in Hong Kong.

No one was injured, but several buildings around the burning building were evacuated.

Under construction

An hour after the start of the fire, half of the building was already in flames. It is a 42-story complex that was still under construction. The fire was first seen near scaffolding at the top of the building.

A Frenchman who is in Hong Kong on business tells the AFP news agency that it is “really apocalyptic”. “Very, very scary,” he said.

Large debris can be seen on the ground that fell from the building.