Firefighters in Hong Kong spent a second day battling a massive blaze that tore through several high-rise towers in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po. The fire, which authorities described as one of the deadliest the city has seen in years, has killed at least 44 people, while hundreds of residents remain unaccounted for. Smoke continued to rise from the buildings as emergency crews worked to contain the flames and search for survivors.
The incident has led to the arrest of three construction workers who were reportedly carrying out renovation activities before the fire erupted across multiple floors. Rescue efforts have been challenging due to the height of the buildings and the intensity of the flames, which spread rapidly and trapped many residents inside.
Families gathered outside the estate anxiously waiting for news of missing loved ones, while survivors expressed fear and confusion over how quickly the situation escalated. Officials warned that the death toll may still rise as the search operation continues. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
