CatastropheHong Kong
Hundreds missing in Hong Kong high-rise inferno

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Thorkil Rothe
November 27, 2025Advertisement
A massive fire tore through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing more than 24 hours later. The blaze spread via bamboo scaffolding during maintenance work, raising safety concerns. Survivors watched in shock as volunteers delivered food and blankets. Authorities arrested three construction executives for suspected negligence and vowed to tighten fire safety rules.