On Wednesday’s episode of Good Morning Britain, Susanna Reid interrupted the ITV show to report on a devastating fire.

During Wednesday’s conclusion of Good Morning Britain, presenter Susanna Reid paused proceedings to share urgent breaking news with ITV audiences.

Whilst the programme was examining the forthcoming Autumn budget alongside Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce, Susanna broke into their discussion.

She said: “We’ve got some news coming out of Hong Kong, which is a fire engulfing a residential building. Wow, goodness me. These are live pictures. Bring back awful memories, don’t they?”

“A residential building in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district. Plumes of thick grey smoke billing out. Emergency services are battling to subdue the blaze and several people are trapped inside.”

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid announces breaking news minutes into show

Susanna and Ed Balls delivered some breaking news to ITV viewers (Image: ITV)

ITV audiences were presented with real-time footage of the blaze, broadcast by public service channel RTHK. Susanna noted that the station, quoting police sources, reported one man had sustained severe burns, reports Wales Online.

She added: “High-rise buildings and fires, my goodness me. I mean, that just brings back awful memories, doesn’t it? When we were reporting live from this programme on the Grenfell tragedy.”

Referencing the devastating incident that occurred in London during 2017, Andrew informed presenters that demolition work is underway and will span two years.

London, UK - June 14 2024: Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, daytime view
The tragic Grenfell fire happened in 2017 (Image: VV Shots via Getty Images)
Kevin added: “Grenfell or the World Trade Centre, after the plane crash, people were trapped above, and then they collapsed.

“You’ve got to hope that there are lots of exits and the outside windows have been fitted properly, so unlike Grenfell, the fire can’t go outside and then get in.”

As reported by South China Morning Post, the blaze has resulted in two individuals suffering severe burns, a firefighter being injured, and several residents trapped.

A building with smoke coming out
The fire is unfolding in Hong Kong (Image: ITV)

he fire erupted in Wang Fuk Court, a housing complex comprising eight blocks and nearly 2,000 residential units.

Reports indicate that several towers surrounding the burning tower are adorned with bamboo scaffolding on their exterior.