India, Nov. 26 -- A massive fire engulfed several high-rise blocks in Hong Kong, with at least four reported casualties and over a dozen still trapped in the blaze.

The inferno broke out after the flames first started on bamboo scaffolding on several apartment blocks of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po, before spreading to other parts of the buildings. The Hong Kong authorities declared that the blaze was upgraded to level 5 - which is the highest level.

A firefighter is among those confirmed dead in the blaze. The 37-year-old firefighter was rushed to the hospital, where he was later confirmed dead, according to BBC.

Visuals from around the area showed thick plumes of black cloud emerging from the apartment blocks. Pictures from th...