The deadliest fire in Hong Kong has claimed 75 lives already

Death toll in Hong Kong residential complex fire rises to 75

As reported by BAKU.WS, this was announced by Xinhua citing the city's Fire Service Department.

The death toll from the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong, where a major fire broke out on November 26, has reached 65, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing.

As reported by BAKU.WS, this was announced by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) newspaper.

According to their data, about 280 people are listed as missing, and more than 70 are in the hospital.

Additionally, at least 60 people remain trapped in the residential complex. According to the publication, firefighters have received calls for help from 62 people in the building but are unable to reach them yet.

According to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, 76 people were admitted to medical facilities, 15 of whom are in critical condition, and another 28 are in serious condition. The condition of 18 patients is stable, 11 have been discharged after receiving first aid, and four died in hospitals. Several victims received assistance at the scene. At present, firefighters continue to extinguish the fire in three of the seven buildings where the fire has been contained, while in four buildings it has been completely extinguished.