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  •   Home > News > International

    Death toll rises to 55 as Hong Kong blaze continues to burn, three arrested

    A massive high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed at least 55 people and left hundreds more missing, with firefighters continuing to battle the blaze — as it happened.


    A massive high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed at least 55 people and left hundreds more missing, with firefighters continuing to battle the blaze, which has spread across multiple buildings.

    Police say they have arrested three people on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the fire, which authorities said spread unusually quickly due to irregular building materials.

    Look back at the day's events below. 

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     Today's News

    Environment:
    'Rare' cyclone in Indonesia among wild weather in South-East Asia that has killed hundreds 4:36

    Health & Safety:
    Donald Trump says National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom has died after being shot in Washington DC 4:36

    Cricket:
    Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins isn't being risked and will miss the second Ashes test against England at the Gabba, as he continues to recover from back soreness 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Boris Becker and his wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro have welcomed a baby girl into the world 21:38

    Soccer:
    No concerns from Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne over the gap in quality with the Australian Matildas ahead of tonight's first friendly in Gosford 21:17

    Motoring:
    F1 Qatar start time, how to watch grand prix, and drivers' championship standings 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Goldie Hawn didn't want a big party for her 80th birthday 21:08

    Environment:
    Hong Kong's aging towers face urgent questions after city's deadliest blaze in decades 21:07

    Entertainment:
    Cardi B has had her baby's umbilical cord turned into a pendant 20:38

    Environment:
    Hong Kong residents devastated by mega blaze engulfing blocks of flats in Tai Po district 20:17


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