Tai Po fire death toll climbs to 44
Thick smoke continues to billow skyward on Thursday morning, as firefighters tackle sporadic outbreaks on higher floors
By Lin Yuxiang and Li Xiang |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-11-27 10:56
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The five-alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has been brought under control after a grueling 10-hour battle. The buildings' exterior is blackened, with thick smoke still billowing skyward as firefighters tackle sporadic outbreaks on higher floors. The death toll rose to 44 as of Thursday morning.
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