1. A fire at a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong on 27 November 2025 resulted in 159 deaths, with approximately 30 people still missing. This is the worst disaster since Hong Kong's return to China in 1997.

2. The fire rapidly spread through protective netting and highly flammable styrene foam used for renovation work, which did not meet fireproof standards. Calls are growing for the Hong Kong government to be held accountable for safety oversight and potential illegalities related to the renovation project.

3. Over 2,000 displaced residents are currently living in hotels and temporary facilities, while authorities have announced an independent panel led by a judge to investigate the fire's cause and examine safety standards and supervision of the project.