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Tragic High-Rise Fire in Hong Kong Claims Over 90 Lives

A catastrophic fire in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has resulted in at least 94 fatalities and hundreds reported missing. The blaze, which started on external scaffolding, has prompted extensive rescue operations and led to the arrest of three individuals. This incident marks one of the deadliest fires in the city's history, raising serious concerns about fire safety regulations in high-rise buildings.

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Tragic High-Rise Fire in Hong Kong Claims Over 90 Lives

BBC Newsa day ago

What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires

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A massive fire has engulfed multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, leading to a rising death toll that has reached at least 44, with hundreds reported missing. Firefighters are actively engaged in rescue operations as many individuals remain trapped inside the burning structures.

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Global Newsa day ago

Hong Kong high-rise fire: 3 arrested as death toll climbs to 94

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A catastrophic fire erupted in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in a rising death toll that has reached at least 94, with hundreds reported missing. The fire reportedly started on the external scaffolding of one of the buildings and quickly spread to the interior and nearby structures. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.

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Al Jazeeraa day ago

Video: Hundreds still missing as arrests are made after Hong Kong

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A catastrophic fire has engulfed multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 65 fatalities and hundreds reported missing. Authorities have arrested three construction company employees as investigations continue into the cause of the blaze, which has left many residents in disbelief and mourning.

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NPRa day ago

Dozens killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blaze

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A massive fire broke out in a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 55 fatalities and approximately 279 individuals reported missing. The blaze, which reportedly started on external scaffolding, has led to extensive rescue operations by emergency services.

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NPRa day ago

At least 55 killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blaze

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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 55 fatalities and 279 individuals reported missing. The blaze, which began on external scaffolding, has prompted extensive rescue operations by emergency services.

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NBC Newsa day ago

83 dead and dozens still missing in Hong Kong high-rise inferno

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A massive fire erupted in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 83 fatalities and leaving dozens still missing. The blaze, described as the deadliest in the city in three decades, prompted the police to arrest three individuals as investigations into the cause of the fire are underway.

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Sky News2 days ago

At least 83 dead and hundreds missing as police make arrests over Hong Kong fire

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A massive fire erupted in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 83 fatalities and hundreds reported missing. The blaze, described as one of the deadliest in the city in three decades, has led to multiple arrests by police as investigations continue into the cause of the fire.

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Global News2 days ago

Hong Kong Canadians reeling after deadly highrise inferno

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A catastrophic fire engulfed multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 44 fatalities and approximately 279 individuals reported missing. Emergency services are actively engaged in rescue operations as the situation continues to unfold.

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RT (Russia Today)2 days ago

Dozens dead after fire engulfs high-rise block in Hong Kong (VIDEOS)

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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 94 fatalities and hundreds reported missing. The blaze, which reportedly started on external scaffolding, has led to extensive rescue operations and raised concerns about fire safety regulations in high-rise buildings.

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France 242 days ago

Hong Kong: At least 13 dead after fire engulfes several buildings

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A catastrophic fire broke out in multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and many individuals reported missing. The blaze has been classified as a category 5 fire, the highest level on the national scale, and emergency services are actively engaged in rescue operations.

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