A massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in northern Hong Kong that has 2,000 apartments. People remain trapped inside the burning towers and over a dozen people have died, authorities say.

Item 1 of 5 Wong, 71, reacts after claiming his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court during a major fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

[1/5]Wong, 71, reacts after claiming his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court during a major fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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