On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government confirmed that 150 people are still missing after a massive fire tore through a seven-building residential complex in the Tai Po area. 🚒🔥
Emergency teams have treated 83 residents for injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. So far, searches of two of the fire-hit buildings have been completed, but no survivors were found in those towers.
Rescue operations continue in the five remaining buildings, with hundreds of firefighters, medics, and police officers combing every floor. Drones and sniffer dogs are helping crews move faster in this race against time. 🐕🚒
Local volunteers have sprung into action, setting up relief stations for evacuees and sharing real-time updates on social media. It shows Hong Kong community solidarity in moments of crisis. ❤️
The HKSAR government urges anyone with information on the missing to contact the authorities as soon as possible. Together, they hope to bring everyone to safety and begin the long road to recovery.
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150 missing, 83 injured in Hong Kong residential complex fire
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