A resident surnamed Wang, 71, cries out as his wife remains trapped in the blaze on Wednesday. Photo: IC Photo

Firefighters continue to tackle the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po district on Thursday morning. Photo: IC Photo

Firefighters tackle the blaze with ladders and hoses Wednesday. Photo: VCG

Flames engulf a high-rise block at Wang Fuk Court. Photo: VCG

As of 6 a.m. Thursday, the fire had killed 44 people and injured 58 others. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Photo: VCG

Thick black smoke billows from multiple high-rise buildings as the inferno rages on Wednesday. Photo: VCG