
According to Chris Tang, head of the city's security bureau, around 200 people are considered missing.
The fire broke out in a residential complex housing over 4,000 people. The flames engulfed bamboo scaffolding, trapping many residents inside the buildings. The fire spread to seven of the eight towers in the complex.
The residential complex consists of eight buildings and includes about 2,000 apartments. Major renovations had been taking place there in recent days.