- The death toll from the Hong Kong high-rise apartment fire has risen to 159, making it the city’s deadliest blaze in decades.
- Authorities have identified 140 of the victims, ranging from a 1-year-old infant to a 97-year-old, while 19 remain unidentified.
- Around 30–31 people remain missing, including many foreign domestic workers from Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Police have arrested between 15 and 21 people on allegations including manslaughter, negligence, disabling alarms during maintenance, and possible corruption.
- The fire occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po during a large-scale renovation project involving bamboo scaffolding, plastic mesh and foam boards that authorities say helped the flames spread rapidly.
Hong Kong Apartment Complex Fire Death Toll Reaches 159
