Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze in the high-rise buildings. At least 36 people were killed, and many more were feared trapped inside the towers.
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What to Know About the Fire at a Hong Kong Apartment Complex
Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze in the high-rise buildings. At least 36 people were killed, and many more were feared trapped inside the towers.
What to Know About the Deadly Fire at a Hong Kong Apartment Complex
This was the worst fire in Hong Kong in over 70 years. At least 128 people were dead and the authorities said they expect to find more bodies in the charred towers.
Here’s the latest.
Firefighters tried to douse the blaze at an apartment complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district, which killed at least four people.
Deadly Flooding in Thailand Prompts Rescues and Evacuations
The military sent troops, helicopters and boats to rescue stranded people. At least 33 people have been killed and more than two million displaced over the past week.
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Huge Fire Engulfs Apartment Buildings in Hong Kong
Firefighters tried to douse the blaze at an apartment complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district, which killed at least four people.
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20 Killed in Israeli Strikes as Israel and Hamas Trade Blame Over Truce
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