Hong Kong apartment fire leaves dozens dead, hundreds missing

26/11/2025 5 min
Hong Kong apartment fire leaves dozens dead, hundreds missing

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At least 44 people have been killed in a massive blaze in Hong Kong. Authorities say around 700 residents were evacuated as firefighters battled flames that spread rapidly along bamboo scaffolding and construction netting in several high-rise towers in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. There are now unconfirmed reports three people have been arrested over the fire.

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