On November 26, a fire broke out in the Tai Po area, engulfing seven residential complexes that house 2,000 apartments and nearly 5,000 residents. By the morning of November 27, 55 fatalities had been reported, along with 45 individuals in serious condition. Additionally, 279 residents are listed as missing.
This incident has become the deadliest fire in the history of residential buildings in Hong Kong. In connection with the incident, the police have arrested three individuals who have been charged with manslaughter.
