'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze
Summary
A large fire broke out in a high-rise public housing complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, claiming at least 75 lives and leaving nearly 300 people unaccounted for. The fire affected seven tower blocks and took firefighters almost 24 hours to bring under control. Many families are anxiously waiting for news of their missing loved ones.Key Facts
- A fire started in a 31-storey building in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Wednesday.
- The fire claimed at least 75 lives and affected seven tower blocks.
- Nearly 300 people are still missing as of the latest reports.
- The incident is considered one of the deadliest fires in Hong Kong in six decades.
- The cause is believed to involve renovations that used flammable materials.
- Many of the affected residents are older people, making it harder for them to escape quickly.
- The fire service took nearly 24 hours to bring the fire under control.
- People continue to await updates on missing family members and pets.
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