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Coverage dated December 14, 2021

Hundreds trapped by fire at World Trade Center in Hong Kong

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Hundreds were trapped by a fire at the World Trade Center in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

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  1. The Guardian

    Hundreds rescued from roof as fire hits Hong Kong shopping centre (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Thirteen taken to hospital after blaze that reportedly broke out in an electrical switch room

  2. The Hill

    Hundreds trapped by fire at World Trade Center in Hong Kong (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Hundreds were trapped by a fire at the World Trade Center in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

  3. 12News Now Beaumont

    Fire traps hundreds in Hong Kong skyscraper, more than 300 climb to tower's roof to escape flames (opens 12News Now Beaumont)

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    12News Now Beaumont's feed description

    Dense smoke could be seen rising from the building, and more than 300 people climbed to the roof to await rescue by Hong Kong firefighters

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Fire traps hundreds of people in Hong Kong skyscraper, injures 12 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Firefighters rushed to rescue hundreds of people who had fled up to the roof of a Hong Kong tower after a major blaze broke out below.

  5. Newsweek

    Hundreds trapped on roof, fifth-floor balcony after fire breaks out in skyscraper (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A fire broke out in the Hong Kong World Trade Center. People said the fire alarms didn't go off as several floors' alarms weren't working due to construction.

  6. NBC Chicago

    Major Fire Traps Hundreds on Roof of Hong Kong Skyscraper, 12 Injured (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The fire started in the early afternoon at the city’s World Trade Centre, where firefighters rushed to rescue people. inside and put out the blaze.

  7. FOX Business

    Hong Kong douses fire that trapped 150 people on trade centre roof (opens FOX Business)

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  8. New York Times

    Hong Kong Fire Traps Hundreds on Rooftop of Building (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The blaze at the World Trade Center in Causeway Bay injured at least 13 people, including one who was semiconscious, the police said.

  9. The Columbian

    Blaze traps hundreds in Hong Kong tower, 13 hospitalized (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    HONG KONG — Firefighters on Wednesday rescued hundreds of people who fled to the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper and became trapped there after a major fire broke out. Hours later, the fire service

  10. KOB 4

    Major fire traps hundreds in Hong Kong tower, 12 injured (opens KOB 4)

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    Herald Bulletin's feed description

    HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of people were trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out on Wednesday, as firefighters rushed to rescue

  11. Al Jazeera

    Hundreds rescued after fire breaks out in Hong Kong high-rise (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    At least 13 injured as dozens are evacuated from rooftop of Hong Kong’s World Trade Centre in busy shopping district.

  12. MyNorthwest

    Major fire traps dozens in Hong Kong skyscraper, 12 injured (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    HONG KONG (AP) -- Dozens of people were trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out on Wednesday, as firefighters rushed

  13. NBC News

    Fire at Hong Kong skyscraper traps scores on rooftop, injures 12 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The blaze at the shopping center in Causeway Bay district was upgraded to a No. 3 alarm out of five before being surrounded, officials said.

  14. WTOP Washington DC

    Major fire breaks out in Hong Kong building, dozens trapped (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Dozens of people are trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out Wednesday, as firefighters rushed to rescue them and put out the blaze.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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