A devastating fire engulfed a residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district this week, leaving 150 people unaccounted for and 83 injured as of Saturday, November 29, 2025. Authorities confirmed the grim statistics after completing searches in two of the seven affected buildings.
🔥 Emergency crews worked through the night battling flames that tore through multiple high-rise structures. 'Our first priority is locating missing residents and ensuring medical care for the injured,' stated a HKSAR government spokesperson during a late-night press conference.
🚑 Hospital resources across the city have been mobilized, with 27 patients reported in critical condition. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, though early reports suggest electrical faults might be involved.
👨👩👧👦 Community impact: Social media floods with anxious messages from families seeking information. Temporary shelters have been set up at nearby schools and community centers as displacement numbers continue to rise.
📢 Authorities urge anyone with information about missing persons to contact the 24-hour emergency hotline at +852-XXXX-XXXX. Updates are being shared hourly through official HKSAR channels.
