Rescue efforts end at Hong Kong tower block fire as death toll reaches 128

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Helen Davidson and Shanshan Kao in Hong Kong, Amy Hawkins and Oliver HolmesNovember 28, 2025 at 03:25 PM

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A massive fire in the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong resulted in 128 confirmed deaths, with approximately 200 people still missing. The fire, which began on Wednesday and spread through seven of the eight towers, is one of the city's deadliest blazes. Rescue operations have concluded, and investigations are underway, including the arrest of eight people by Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog related to construction and safety issues. Authorities confirmed that no fire alarms activated during the incident, prompting further investigation into responsible contractors. The building remains structurally unstable, and evidence collection is expected to take several weeks.

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