Death Toll Rises to 128 as Hong Kong Firefighters Finish Final Sweep of Burned Towers

Burned buildings are seen after the deadly fire that started Wednesday at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. AP/PTI(AP11_28_2025_000043B)

Hong Kong, Nov 28 (AP) The death toll from a fire in a Hong Kong residential complex has risen to 128 after more bodies were found in the blackened towers, authorities said.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang told reporters at the scene Friday that the search for victims was continuing and the numbers could still rise.

The fire at the Wang Fuk Court complex started on Wednesday afternoon and was only fully extinguished on Friday morning.

Dozens of people, including firefighters, were injured in the blaze. (AP) SKS SKS

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