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Hong Kong Fire Sparks Anger and Demands for Answers

November 28, 2025 France 24
Hong Kong Fire Sparks Anger and Demands for Answers

The death toll from the deadliest fire in Hong Kong has reached 128.

SUMMARY

The fire in Hong Kong has caused significant loss of life and sparked reactions.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • 128 confirmed dead
  • Approximately 200 people missing

CORE SUBJECT

Fire in Hong Kong

The death toll from the deadliest fire in Hong Kong in nearly 80 years has reached 128, and approximately 200 people remain missing in the high-rise residential complex that was engulfed in flames, the city's security chief said on Friday. The fire at Wang Fuk Court, which consists of eight 32-story towers in the northern district of Tai Po, started and quickly spread on Wednesday afternoon. August Hakansson has this story.

KEYWORDS

Hong Kong fire Wang Fuk Court safety