36 Dead, 279 Missing as Massive Fire Ravages High-Rise Towers in Hong Kong

Brief By Reuters / 2:34 PM on 27 Nov 2025

A devastating fire swept through multiple high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing 36 people and leaving 279 missing, city leader John Lee confirmed. Several residents were hospitalised as rescue efforts intensified. Over 800 firefighters and paramedics, supported by 140 fire engines, were deployed to control the blaze as authorities searched for the unaccounted residents.