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29 Nov 2025 18:34
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Death toll rises to 55 as Hong Kong blaze continues to burn, three arrested

    A massive high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed at least 55 people and left hundreds more missing, with firefighters continuing to battle the blaze — as it happened.


    A massive high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed at least 55 people and left hundreds more missing, with firefighters continuing to battle the blaze, which has spread across multiple buildings.

    Police say they have arrested three people on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the fire, which authorities said spread unusually quickly due to irregular building materials.

    Look back at the day's events below. 

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    Soccer:
    The Phoenix are in command at half-time of their A-League match with Adelaide in Wellington 18:07

    Living & Travel:
    About 90 Jetstar flights cancelled due to global recall of Airbus A320 planes 17:57

    Entertainment:
    Ricky Gervais has been warned his plan to rebuild his riverside home is at risk of exposing him and others to dangerous flooding 17:38

    Rugby:
    Jorja Miller continues her whirlwind year of rugby on the fields of Dubai tonight 17:27

    Cricket:
    The Black Foils are as ready as they can be ahead of tonight's opening day of SailGP racing in the season finale in Abu Dhabi 17:27

    Auckland:
    It's now known that four people, including a child, are in hospital after a crash near Auckland's Waterview Tunnel this morning 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Frankie Grande says his sister Ariana Grande is "doing well" after she recently tested positive for COVID-19 17:08

    Golf:
    The third round of the Australian PGA Championship is back underway after a two-hour delay 17:06

    Entertainment:
    Macaulay Culkin's sons still do not realise that he played Kevin McCallister in Home Alone - despite them watching it "often" 16:38


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