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Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146: police

The death toll from a devastating fire in a Hong Kong residential estate has risen to 146, with authorities warning that more fatalities may be discovered.

AFP ASIA
Published November 30,2025
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The death toll in a fire that tore through a Hong Kong residential estate this week has risen to 146, a police representative said at a Sunday news conference.

"As of 4:00 PM (0800 GMT), the latest death toll stands at 146. We cannot rule out the possibility of further fatalities," said police representative Tsang Shuk-yin.