Hong Kongs Deadliest Fire: A Tragic Loss of Life and Arrests MadeA devastating fire in Hong Kong has resulted in at least thirty-six fatalities and nearly three hundred people reported missing. The blaze, which started on Wednesday, spread across seven high-rise buildings, making it the citys deadliest fire in years. Authorities raised the alarm to level five, evacuating hundreds of residents. Twenty-nine people were hospitalized with injuries. A firefighter also lost his life while battling the fire. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause and full extent of the tragedy. Emergency services continue to search for the missing amidst the ongoing shock and uncertainty in the community.
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