Hong Kong | November 29, 2025 — The death toll in the horrific Hong Kong residential fire tragedy has risen to 128 after more bodies were recovered from the gutted building, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The blaze, which ripped through a crowded housing complex, trapped scores of residents in thick smoke and collapsing structures, turning the site into one of the city’s deadliest disaster zones in recent history.
In a major development, police have arrested eight more people in connection with the incident, taking the total number of arrests higher as investigations widen into possible safety lapses, illegal modifications, and negligence. The tragedy has triggered public outrage and renewed scrutiny of building safety norms, while the government has promised strict action against those responsible. Rescue operations, victim identification, and relief efforts for displaced families are still underway.
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