Hong Kong Fire Kills 128, Forces 1,500 to Relocate

A fire at a Hong Kong residential estate has killed 128 people and injured 79 others, including several firefighters. The tragedy has prompted a large-scale relocation of approximately 1,500 residents from the affected area. Mourners gathered at the scene to pay their respects. The eight residential blocks in the estate had been undergoing renovations since July 2024 and were covered in bamboo scaffolding and protective netting at the time of the fire. The death toll includes one firefighter. Of the 79 injured, 12 are emergency service personnel. Authorities report that the status of 150 people remains unclear as the community grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.