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More arrested in deadly Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong mourns as rescuers comb ruined buildings for bodies following deadly blaze. Here’s what we know

A deadly inferno torn through a massive housing complex in Hong Kong earlier this week, killing at least 128 people with many more still missing, in the city’s worst disaster in decades.

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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing

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Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128, with 200 still missing and 8 more arrested

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Hong Kong to set up inquiry into deadly fire

Hong Kong will set up an independent commission of inquiry headed by a judge to determine the cause of a deadly apartment block fire that shocked the city and make recommendations to prevent a similar...

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Hong Kong Arrests Suspects As Fire Toll Hits 151

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Death toll rises in Hong Kong apartment fire

Bamboo scaffolding, a centuries-old technique, comes under scrutiny after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

The Hong Kong residential towers engulfed by smoke and flames on Wednesday were surrounded by an ancient construction material familiar to anyone who’s spent time in the one of the world’s most densely packed urban hubs.

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36 Killed, Nearly 280 Missing As Major Fire Rips Through Residential Buildings In Hong Kong: VIDEO

The blaze, fueled by burning bamboo scaffolding, spread rapidly across several towers, forcing evacuations and leaving residents fearing for those trapped inside.