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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

    Entertainment:
    Hugh Jackman says Neil Diamond phoned him in tears because he was "so moved" by new movie Song Sung Blue 15:38

    Health & Safety:
    Donald Trump says National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom has died after being shot in Washington DC 15:27

    Soccer:
    Australian Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is staying tight-lipped on whether striker Sam Kerr will feature in tonight's first friendly against the Football Ferns at Gosford 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher "tag team" work for the sake of their children 15:08

    Law and Order:
    Customs and Police say they've dismantled part of an organised crime syndicate - believed to be smuggling large quantities of meth and cocaine through Auckland Airport 15:07

    Soccer:
    A fast start's a good start for the Wellington Phoenix men's coach 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Cynthia Erivo hasn't "retired" green from her wardrobe 14:38

    Entertainment:
    Paul Gascoigne was once inundated with bow ties and guitars at the height of his fame 14:08

    Living & Travel:
    One of Hong Kong's deadliest fires engulfed multiple high-rise towers in just hours 14:07

    Netball:
    New Queensland Firebirds goal attack Te Paea Selby-Rickit has revealed how she found out compatriots Maddy Gordon and Kelly Jackson would be joining her in Brisbane 13:57


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