Officials are yet to determine the cause of the blaze that ripped through a high-rise residential complex on Wednesday.
Hong Kong tower fire death toll rises to 128, hundreds remain missing
The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in nearly 80 years has risen to 128 and about 200 people remain missing.
Hong Kong tower block fire death toll rises to 128, authorities say
At least 128 people are now known to have died in the tower block fire, authorities say. At a press conference, they add that 16 bodies remain inside the buildings. Hong Kong Police have confirmed ...
Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 94, with hundreds still missing
Hong Kong authorities say at least 94 people have died killed in the fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex Wednesday.
Hong Kong firefighters make final search for survivors after apartment tower blaze kills 94
Hong Kong firefighters have been searching a high-rise apartment complex after a massive fire killed at least 94 people.
Hong Kong high-rise death toll rises to 94, with dozens still missing
Though the origin of the fire is unclear, investigators are focusing on the bamboo scaffolding and green netting surrounding the towers at Wang Fuk Court in the district of Tai Po.
At least 94 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
Firefighters in Hong Kong have been battling a deadly blaze at a high-rise apartment complex for a second day.
Hong Kong fire kills at least 94 as rescuers search towers for hundreds missing
The death toll has risen to 75 people, local media and the AFP news agency cite the Hong Kong fire department as saying. They also report 76 people have been recorded injured in the blaze so far. Two ...
Bamboo scaffolding, an iconic part of Hong Kong, faces scrutiny in deadly fire probe
Years after it was replaced in mainland China, bamboo scaffolding is still a common sight in the Chinese territory, but may be phased out after the devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze.
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Hong Kong high-rise death toll rises to 83, with dozens still missing
Though the origin of the fire is unclear, investigators are focusing on the bamboo scaffolding and green netting surrounding the towers at Wang Fuk Court in the district of Tai Po.
Hong Kong fire kills at least 75, hundreds still missing, but blaze ‘under control’
Hundreds of firefighters have spent hours tackling the blaze, which began in apartment blocks surrounded by mesh netting.
Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 65, with hundreds still missing
Hong Kong authorities say at least 55 people have died killed in the fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex Wednesday.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 75 as towers burn for 2nd day
Firefighters battled a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong for the second day on Thursday, fire officials said, as the death toll rose to 75 in one of the deadliest blazes in the ...