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Massive fire engulfs under-construction site in Hong Kong

"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.

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The HK$6 billion ($764 million) redevelopment project was greenlit in 2019 and was originally expected to be completed in the first half of 2023, according to local media. Empire Group did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment.