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Hong Kong Mourns as Death Toll Rises from Catastrophic Fire

A devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has claimed at least 128 lives, with around 200 individuals still missing. The city has entered a three-day mourning period as investigations continue, and eight arrests have been made in connection with the incident. Community groups are providing aid to survivors while families anxiously await news of their loved ones amidst ongoing rescue efforts.

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Sky Newsa day ago

Hong Kong mourns those lost to fire as investigators search for remains

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A catastrophic fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has resulted in at least 128 confirmed fatalities, with many individuals still unaccounted for. The city is currently in a three-day mourning period as investigators continue to search for remains and assess the aftermath of this tragic incident.

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BBC Newsa day ago

Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

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A catastrophic fire broke out in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 128 confirmed fatalities and hundreds still unaccounted for. The fire, which is the deadliest in the city in decades, has prompted a three-day mourning period across Hong Kong.

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France 24a day ago

Hong Kong mourns victims of deadly building fire

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An extensive fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 128 lives, with many more individuals still unaccounted for. The fire, which lasted over 40 hours, has prompted a three-day official mourning period as residents gather to pay their respects and leave flowers in memory of the victims.

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Al Jazeera2 days ago

Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues

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A catastrophic fire erupted in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 128 fatalities and approximately 150 individuals still reported missing. The blaze, which is the deadliest in the city in three decades, reportedly began on external scaffolding and has led to extensive rescue operations by emergency services.

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The Guardian2 days ago

Hong Kong begins three days of mourning after deadly apartment fires

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A devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has resulted in at least 128 fatalities, with around 200 individuals still unaccounted for. The city has begun a three-day mourning period, marked by a moment of silence led by city leader John Lee and senior officials, as families search hospitals for their missing loved ones.

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France 242 days ago

Hong Kong begins mourning period after residential fire kills at least 128

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Hong Kong has entered a three-day mourning period following a devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, which has resulted in at least 128 confirmed fatalities and many individuals still unaccounted for. The fire, which lasted over 40 hours, has been described as one of the deadliest in the city's history.

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BBC News2 days ago

Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people

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A devastating fire broke out in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 128 confirmed fatalities and 79 individuals injured. Authorities have reported that 89 bodies remain unidentified, and eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident as investigations continue.

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The Guardian2 days ago

Rescue efforts end at Hong Kong tower block fire as death toll reaches 128

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A catastrophic fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, resulting in a death toll that has reached 128, with approximately 200 individuals still unaccounted for. Rescue operations have concluded, and officials confirmed that no alarms were activated in any of the eight towers during the incident.

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Global News2 days ago

Death toll climbs to 128 in Hong Kong apartment blaze, 8 more arrested

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A catastrophic fire in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has resulted in a death toll that has climbed to 128, with around 200 individuals still reported missing. The blaze, which reportedly began on external scaffolding, has caused significant destruction and ongoing concerns as smoke continues to rise from the charred buildings even two days later.

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The Guardian2 days ago

Hong Kong community groups deliver aid to survivors of Wang Fuk Court fire

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A catastrophic fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has resulted in at least 128 confirmed deaths and hundreds still missing. In response, grassroots community groups have mobilized to provide aid and support to the survivors, offering temporary shelters and essential supplies in local restaurants, churches, and gyms.

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