According to media reports, the blaze occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, a densely populated residential area.
Emergency teams have worked around the clock to search for survivors, but as of now, authorities have confirmed that the death toll stands at 128, with many others still missing.
Authorities have officially ended search and rescue operations, and the focus has shifted to identifying victims and investigating the cause of the fire.
As of now, officials have not finalized the exact cause, but early reports suggest that poor fire safety measures and the building's renovation may have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
The fire has been described as particularly devastating due to the building's overcrowded conditions and the high number of residents it housed.
The authorities have yet to provide a full breakdown of the victims' nationalities, though it is known that the complex was home to many low-income families and some foreign workers.
Rania Umutoni
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/hong-kong-mourns-victims-of-deadly-blaze-as-toll-reaches-128
