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Hong Kong Fire: 44 Dead, Hundreds Missing
27 Nov
Summary
- At least 44 lives were lost in a devastating Hong Kong housing complex fire.
- Hundreds of people are currently unaccounted for following the blaze.
- Investigators suspect flammable construction materials fueled the rapid spread.
A catastrophic fire has engulfed a Hong Kong housing complex, resulting in a tragic loss of at least 44 lives and leaving hundreds of residents unaccounted for. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the city, is now the deadliest fire in nearly three decades.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the rapid and intense spread of the flames was significantly exacerbated by the use of flammable construction materials during a recent refurbishment of the complex. This detail has become a focal point for authorities as they piece together the events leading to the disaster.
In response to the tragedy, authorities have apprehended three individuals on suspicion of negligence. Rescue teams are diligently continuing their operations at the scene, searching for potential survivors and gathering crucial evidence amidst the devastation.
