24 h. ago Hong Kong mourns as deadly fire claims 128 lives and sparks safety crackdown

A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has killed at least 128 people

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49 h. ago Hong Kong begins three days of mourning after deadly apartment fires

Families are combing hospitals hoping to find their loved ones as about 200 people still listed as missing, and at least 128 killedAn outpouring of grief was set to sweep Hong Kong on Saturday as an official, three-day mourning period began with a moment of silence for the 128 people killed in one of the city’s deadliest fires.City leader John Lee, along with senior ministers and dozens of top civil servants, stood in silence for three minutes on Saturday morning outside the government headquarters, where the flags of China and Hong Kong were flown at half-mast. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago King Charles issues heartfelt message to Hong Kong after at least 128 were killed in deadly tower block blaze

In a letter published today, the King said he and Queen Camilla were 'greatly saddened to learn of the devastating fire in Tai Po', and that they 'feel deeply' for the people of Hong Kong .

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3 d. ago At least 94 dead in Hong Kong housing blaze as rescue efforts continue for those still trapped

The fire was the worst in Hong Kong's recent history and has sparked a need to inspect renovation work to ensure materials used meet safety standards

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3 d. ago Death toll rises to 94 after Hong Kong blaze as firefighters continue to battle huge fire

The death toll after the deadliest blaze in Hong Kong's modern history has risen to 94 as firefighters battled for a second day to extinguish the fire

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3 d. ago Hong Kong fire latest: death toll rises to 83 as rescue crews search for survivors in still

Fire officials say operation to extinguish inferno is nearly complete, saying they have had calls from 25 people they are yet to reachA visual guide to the fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in generations kills 83 as construction firm accused of ‘gross negligence’

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in nearly 80 years has raised major questions over the use of bamboo scaffolding by the construction industry

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3 d. ago Hong Kong fire latest: rescue crews search for survivors as death toll rises to 83 with hundreds reported missing

Three men arrested as 26 rescue teams on site at Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po districtA visual guide to the fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong fire latest: rescue crews search for survivors as death toll rises to 75 with hundreds reported missing

Three men arrested as 26 rescue teams on site at Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po districtA visual guide to the fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong fire latest: rescue crews search for survivors as death toll rises to 65 with hundreds reported missing

Three men arrested as 26 rescue teams on site at Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po districtA visual guide to the fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong fire latest: rescue crews search for survivors after 55 killed and hundreds reported missing

Three men arrested as 26 rescue teams on site at Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po district. Follow the latest updates liveReport: death toll rises as hundreds reported missingWhat we know so far about the blazeBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of fireA visual guide to the fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago At least 55 killed and hundreds missing after huge inferno devastates apartments in Hong Kong

One of the victims was identified as a 37-year-old firefighter who collapsed after losing contact with his team

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4 d. ago Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day

Firefighters are battling one of Hong Kong’s deadliest modern blazes for a second day, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people

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4 d. ago Hong Kong fire live updates: rescue crews search apartment blocks for survivors; dozens killed and hundreds missing after blaze – latest

Three men arrested as 26 rescue teams on site at Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po district. Follow the latest updates liveFull report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingWhat we know so far about the blazeBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong fire leaves 44 dead and 279 missing as blaze destroys apartment blocks

Firefighters are continuing to tackle the blaze as many residents phones for help whilst stuck inside their homes

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4 d. ago Hong Kong fire live updates: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in apartment complex blaze – latest

At least 40 killed and hundreds missing after huge blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po district on Wednesday. Follow the latest updates liveFull report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireOfficials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues.Those killed or injured in the fires have mostly suffered from burns and smoke inhalation, rescue workers said. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong fire: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in housing complex blaze – follow updates

At least 36 killed and hundreds missing after huge blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po district on Wednesday. Follow the latest updates live Full report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireFirefighters have received calls from trapped residents, but are battling difficult conditionsFirefighters have struggled to reach the upper floors of the high-rise buildings, even after hours battling the blaze.The priority is to extinguish the fire and rescue the residents who are trapped. The second is to support the injured. The third is to support and recover. Then, we’ll launch a thorough investigation.Debris and scaffolding of the affected buildings [is] falling down. The temperature inside the buildings concerned is very high. It’s difficult for us to enter the building and go upstairs to conduct firefighting and rescue operations. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong fire kills at least 36 victims with 279 still missing as blaze continues

City leader John Lee confirmed there are still 279 people reported missing after a fire blaze across a group of Hong Kong high-rise buildings, with 36 people now confirmed dead

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4 d. ago Hong Kong fire latest: At least 36 killed and 279 missing after huge blaze rips through Tai Po apartments

Live feed from scene shows firefighters dousing fierce flames at Tai Po high-rise complex

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4 d. ago Fourteen dead as fire rages through Hong Kong apartment blocks, trapping people inside, after fire spread on bamboo scaffolding

At least 14 people have been killed by a raging fire at a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday that left others trapped inside.

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