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.