Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises to 83
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A fire in Hong Kong has killed 83 people, making it the city's deadliest blaze in decades. The tragedy has left many families searching for missing relatives.
Firefighters worked through the night searching for victims. They combed apartments across seven residential blocks at Wang Fuk Court.
Authorities have not yet released details about those who died or were injured. The fire burned into a second night.
Anxious families gathered at a temporary shelter in Tai Po. They are awaiting news about their loved ones as the search continues.