Jakarta, CNN Indonesia --

The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong ensures that it continues to monitor developments in the situation after  a devastating fire engulfed apartment buildings in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, including the condition of Indonesian citizens (WNI) there.

In a written statement uploaded to social media on Thursday (27/11) evening, the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong also asked all Indonesian citizens to remain calm and follow the instructions issued by local authorities.

"The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong has sent a team to the scene to coordinate directly with local authorities, conduct data collection, and provide assistance in accordance with safety protocols and local regulations," the Consulate General said.

"The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong provides an emergency post and logistical support at the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong office building, at 127-129 Leighton Road, 6-8 Keswick Street, Causeway Bay."

The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong also confirmed that they have coordinated with local authorities to ensure assistance facilities, including the issuance of Indonesian passports for Indonesian citizens affected by the fire.

They also emphasized that all Indonesian citizens in Hong Kong remain vigilant against any fraudulent attempts that irresponsibly use the fire in Tai Po as a mode of fraud.

"The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong, in coordination with local authorities, will ensure the facilitation of assistance to all Indonesian citizens/Indonesian migrant workers affected by the fire incident in Tai Po, including the reissuance of Indonesian passports and other related documents lost as a result of the fire."

"Avoid sending money to individuals or groups whose identities and information cannot be verified," advised the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong.

Two Indonesian citizens were previously confirmed as victims of the devastating fire that engulfed seven apartments in Hong Kong.

"To date, 2 (two) Indonesian citizens have been declared dead and 2 (two) others have been injured," said the official statement from the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong received by CNNIndonesia.com, Thursday (27/11).

"All the victims were Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in the domestic sector."

The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong has contacted the families of the affected Indonesian citizens to provide clear information and inform them about the next steps.

A fire broke out at an apartment complex in Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po, north of Hong Kong, on Wednesday afternoon. At least 83 people have been confirmed dead.

The incident is one of the deadliest fires in decades in Hong Kong, home to some of the world's tallest and densest apartment blocks.

Three people, two directors and an engineering consultant from Prestige Construction, the firm contracted to carry out maintenance on the buildings following the deadly fire.

Police said those arrested were suspected of murder for using unsafe materials.

(chri)