'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze
Published: 11/28/2025

Hong Kong blaze leaves 128 dead, with nearly 300 unaccounted for in a devastating fire that tore through seven tower blocks. As families anxiously wait for news of missing loved ones, heartbreaking stories emerge of residents trapped in the flames. The cause of the fire, believed to be linked to renovations using flammable materials, has sparked outrage and led to the arrest of construction executives for negligence. The tragedy has shed light on issues with costly renovations at the housing complex and the challenges faced by the elderly residents during the terrifying ordeal.



