A devastating fire has torn through a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong, leaving a trail of destruction and loss in its wake. The inferno, which began at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in the Tai Po district, has claimed at least 44 lives, with 279 people still missing, marking it as the deadliest blaze the city has seen since World War II. The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon, quickly spreading across multiple towers within the complex, trapping residents and causing chaos.
According to reports from various sources, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Washington Times, and NPR, the fire started in bamboo scaffolding at the residential complex, leading to a rapid escalation of the blaze. Firefighters and emergency services have been working tirelessly to extinguish the flames and rescue those still trapped inside the buildings. The situation remains dire, with many individuals unaccounted for and families anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
In a tragic turn of events, three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the fire, as reported by Sky News. The arrests underscore the severity of the situation and the need for a thorough investigation into the causes of the fire and the circumstances surrounding it.
The global community has been shocked and saddened by the scale of the tragedy in Hong Kong, with an outpouring of support and solidarity for the victims and their families. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in high-rise buildings and the need for stringent regulations to prevent such disasters from occurring in the future.
As the search and rescue efforts continue and the full extent of the damage becomes clear, the people of Hong Kong and the world at large mourn the lives lost in this tragic event. Our thoughts are with the affected individuals and their families during this difficult time.
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References:
1. The Sydney Morning Herald: [Hong Kong apartment residential complex goes up in flames](https://www.smh.com.au/world/hong-kong-apartment-residential-complex-goes-up-in-flames-20251126-p5nis2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world)
2. The Washington Times: [Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 4](https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/26/fire-engulfs-bamboo-scaffolding-hong-kong-high-rise-residential/)
3. NPR: [At least 44 killed, hundreds missing after Hong Kong high-rise blaze](https://www.npr.org/2025/11/27/nx-s1-5622059/at-least-44-killed-hundreds-missing-after-hong-kong-high-rise-blaze)
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