In Pics | Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong, claims 55 lives and injures hundreds of people

A deadly fire engulfed several high rise buildings in Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon. The fire has claimed at least 44 lives so far and injured hundreds of people.

Swapnajit Kundu | Updated on: Nov 27, 2025 | 01:07 PM

Since maintenance work was going on, the windows were closed, making many people unaware of the fire outside. Neighbours called them about the fire and then they started to move out. The authorities have launched a probe into the incident. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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According to reports, the building's most residents were elderly people which made the evacuation job very hard. Many of them were immobile and could not vacate the building without help. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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Notably, Hong Kong has some of the most densely populated residential buildings and skyscrapers. Flames first hit bamboo scaffolding on several apartment blocs of Wang Fuk Court, located in the northern district of Tai Po. The building was reportedly undergoing maintenance work. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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A deadly fire engulfed several high rise buildings in Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon. The fire has claimed at least 44 lives so far and injured hundreds of people. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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The police have arrested three suspects in the matter so far. The worst blaze in the city in several decades blazed an 8 building complex which has 2,000 apartment blocks. (Photo credit: Reuters)

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In Pics | Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong, claims 55 lives and injures hundreds of people

A deadly fire engulfed several high rise buildings in Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon. The fire has claimed at least 44 lives so far and injured hundreds of people.

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