The All-China Federation of Trade Unions has raised 8 million yuan ($1.13 million) in urgent funding to support rescue and resettlement efforts after a major fire in Tai Po in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that broke out on Wednesday.

The federation said the funds will help provide displaced residents with basic living supplies and support their temporary resettlement.

It added that it will continue to closely monitor rescue operations and take active measures to assist those affected by the fire.