Search efforts concluded Sunday at four residential blocks in Hong Kong's Tai Po area after a devastating fire tore through a housing complex, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the region's recent history. Authorities confirmed 146 fatalities and 79 injuries, with emergency teams working tirelessly through the weekend.
The blaze, which erupted in the densely populated Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), has left residents in shock. 🚒 Local firefighters battled flames for hours before containing the inferno, while social media footage showed thick black smoke billowing across the skyline.
HKSAR officials stated rescue operations have now transitioned to recovery efforts, with investigations underway to determine the fire's cause. Community centers have opened to assist displaced families, as the city mourns its worst fire-related loss of life this decade. 💔
