At least 55 people have been k!lled in a huge fire that engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
The incident has been recorded as the city’s de.adliest blaze in more than 70 years.
Some residents remain trapped inside the buildings, with more than 270 people unaccounted for.
Hundreds of firefighters are tackling the blaze, which is now under control in the seven affected buildings at Wang Fuk Court. The housing complex had been undergoing extensive renovations when the fire began.
The exact cause is unclear but police say materials on outside of the buildings may have facilitated its spread.
Three construction company executives have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence.
Fifty-one people died at the scene, while four others died in hospital.
Firefighter Ho Wai-ho, 37, was among those killed in the blaze. He was found collapsed at the scene about 30 minutes after contact with him was lost.
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