Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Hits 151, 40+ Still Missing
Death toll from Hong Kong residential fire rises to 151 with over 40 residents still missing, local authorities announced on Monday.
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Death toll from Hong Kong residential fire rises to 151 with over 40 residents still missing, local authorities announced on Monday.
After a deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court, the Chinese mainland rallied drones, funds and volunteers to support residents of Hong Kong in rescue and recovery.
Firefighting and rescue operations at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court ended at 10:18 a.m. Friday. The death toll is 128, with around 200 still missing; investigations will take 3-4 weeks.
Firefighters in Hong Kong have brought the Wang Fuk Court blaze under control, with 44 confirmed dead and 45 in critical condition after a No. 5 alarm fire.