apartment complex fire
Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Reaches 146: Safety Concerns Mount as Investigation Reveals Alarm Failures
Nov 30, 2025 09:33 pm CST
Hong Kong's apartment complex fire death toll has risen to 146 as investigators continue recovering bodies from the Wang Fuk Court disaster. Officials discovered non-functioning fire alarms and have suspended projects by the responsible construction company. The tragedy, caused by rapidly spreading flames through scaffolding and foam panels, has displaced over 4,600 residents and prompted nationwide safety inspections of high-rise buildings across China.
Survivors Recount Devastating Hong Kong Apartment Fire That Killed 65 and Left 250 Missing
Nov 28, 2025 02:53 am CST
In Hong Kong's most devastating fire in nearly 80 years, survivors share their harrowing experiences of escaping the deadly blaze that killed at least 65 people and left more than 250 missing. The fire, which started in bamboo scaffolding and was carried by wind between buildings, destroyed multiple blocks of an apartment complex. Residents describe frantic evacuations, rescue efforts, and the agonizing search for missing loved ones as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic disaster.
Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Kills 44: Investigation Underway as Hundreds Remain Missing
Nov 27, 2025 07:06 am CST
A devastating fire has ravaged seven high-rise buildings in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court complex, killing at least 44 people and leaving hundreds unaccounted for. The blaze, which began on bamboo scaffolding during maintenance work, quickly spread through the 2,000-unit residential complex in Tai Po district. Authorities have arrested three suspects on manslaughter charges as investigations continue into the city's worst fire disaster in decades.