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Hong Kong is facing one of its deadliest disasters as a massive fire in a high-rise complex in Tai Po District has killed at least 55 people, with hundreds still missing. The fire spread rapidly due to bamboo scaffolding and possibly non-compliant exterior materials. Authorities have arrested several construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter. Rescue and evacuation efforts continue, with temporary shelters set up for displaced residents.
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Firefighters still battling fire that killed dozens in Hong Kong
- At least 55 people killed and hundreds missing in Hong Kong high-rise fire 11s
- Three construction company workers arrested for suspected manslaughter 17s
- Fire spread quickly in complex housing nearly 5,000 residents 22s
- Bamboo scaffolding likely contributed to rapid fire spread 1m 0s
- Full death toll unknown until fire is extinguished 1m 48s
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Firefighters in Hong Kong are battling one of the city's deadliest fires, with thick smoke and flames pouring from a high-rise building complex under renovation. The death toll has risen to at least 55, with hundreds still missing. Three construction company men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Over 700 firefighters have been deployed, and the fire continues to burn.
A fire in a high-rise complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po District has resulted in at least 55 fatalities and widespread damage across seven of the complex's eight buildings. Firefighters have brought the blazes in four towers under control, but rescue operations are ongoing, with hundreds of residents still unaccounted for. Authorities suspect non-compliant exterior wall materials contributed to the rapid spread, and three individuals have been arrested for manslaughter.
A fire at the Wong Fook Court housing complex in Taipo District killed at least 36 people. The blaze spread quickly through bamboo scaffolding and protective netting, engulfing several towers and forcing mass evacuations. Authorities declared a Level 5 alarm, dispatched hundreds of first responders, and opened temporary shelters for displaced residents. Investigations into the cause are underway.
A fire in a high-rise residential building in Tai Po district resulted in at least 13 deaths and 15 injuries. The blaze spread rapidly through bamboo scaffolding, forcing the evacuation of 700 residents. Most trapped were believed to be elderly. Temporary shelters have been set up for those displaced.
A fire broke out in a residential complex on Kwong Wang Street, Tai Po, engulfing multiple high-rise buildings and resulting in at least four confirmed deaths, including a firefighter. Several residents remain missing or unaccounted for, and a number of people are in critical condition. The fire is believed to have spread along bamboo scaffolding used for renovations.