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Man dies, 78 people evacuated after fire breaks out at Hong Kong village house

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A man died and 78 people were evacuated following a fire at a village house in Hong Kong early Wednesday morning. Authorities received reports of the blaze at a metal structure in Ling Shan Tsuen, located in Fanling, at approximately 4:30 a.m. Police have noted that electrical wires were spotted at the scene as part of the initial investigation.

In a separate incident, a man injured in a fire near Washington Terrace in the United States on Monday has also died. His children confirmed the death as officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding that blaze.

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