55 Dead, 279 Missing in Massive Hong Kong Residential Fire
A massive fire at a residential block in Hong Kong has claimed the lives of 55 people, with local media reporting dozens more injured and nearly 280 missing.
According to the South China Morning Post, 51 people died at the scene, while four others succumbed to injuries after being transported to hospital. Though the exact number of injured remains unknown, medical sources have confirmed that dozens have been admitted to healthcare facilities.
Amid the significant human toll, growing concerns persist over the fate of 279 individuals still unaccounted for following the incident. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and firefighters continue efforts to fully extinguish the blaze.
The tragedy has once again highlighted the vulnerability of densely populated residential areas and the apparent lack of adequate safety systems to respond to such emergencies. While the exact cause of the fire has yet to be determined, many residents are calling for accountability and a thorough investigation from local authorities.
