fire department

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The city's fire department on Thursday said firefighters faced major challenges trying to rescue residents, including high temperatures, the risk of further scaffolding collapse, and the small and crowded interiors of the apartments.

From BBC

The report said Anduril had tried to put out the flames with its own vehicle, but three trucks from the local fire department had to be brought in to extinguish the fire.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eleven other firefighters are also injured, the fire department said.

From BBC

Hong Kong's fire department said at least 44 people have died and authorities have said hundreds remain missing.

From Barron's

The towers were still burning early Thursday and firefighters were working to put it out, Lee said, adding that the fire department had enough resources to contain it.

From The Wall Street Journal