26-11-2025 23:28 via theguardian.com

Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 44 with hundreds still missing

Three arrests made after huge blaze broke out at Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po district on WednesdayHong Kong fire – latest updatesExplainer: what we know so far Bamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of fireThe death toll from a huge fire that engulfed several residential tower blocks in Hong Kong has risen to 44, with 45 in critical condition and hundreds reported missing.A taskforce has been set up to investigate the cause of the fire, which broke out on Wednesday
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