Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 44 with 279 still missing, authorities say

Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 44 with 279 still missing, authorities say

November 27, 2025   05:45 am

At least 44 people have been killed in a major fire engulfing apartment blocks in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, with 279 people not accounted for.

 

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