A fire in a high-rise building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong has raised the death toll to 44 people, while another 279 remain missing. The information was reported by the BBC, citing local authorities.
At a press conference, authorities confirmed the deaths of 44 people. Forty died at the scene, and four more died after being taken to the hospital. Another 45 people are in critical condition
Police have arrested three executives of a construction company on charges of negligent manslaughter, as the fire spread rapidly due to the use of flammable materials and plastic sheets.
More than 800 firefighters have been working continuously to bring the blaze under control. The fire has been burning for over 18 hours. Local media reported that during a late-night operation, a child and an elderly person were rescued alive.
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