Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesNovember 29, 2025 at 08:09 AM

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Hong Kong is mourning the deaths of at least 128 people following a large fire that engulfed an eight-apartment residential complex on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Flags were lowered to half-mast and condolence books were set up across the city as officials and the public paid their respects. As of Saturday, only 39 victims had been identified, and the number of missing persons was revised to 150. The search for survivors has ended, but the search for remains and identification efforts continue. The government is establishing a fund of 300 million Hong Kong dollars to assist affected residents, and the local community and Chinese companies are providing aid.

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Wang Fuk Court estate ×260% Hong Kong ×370% John Lee ×280%

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Hong Kong

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