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Summary: Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 55 NHK

1. A massive fire in a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex has resulted in at least 55 deaths.
2. The blaze, which erupted on Wednesday, is still ongoing in three out of seven affected buildings.
3. Police have arrested three individuals from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter due to the fire; it may have been caused by improper bamboo scaffolding and substandard protective nets, potentially exacerbated by the use of styrene foam.
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Massive fire in Hong Kong high-rise residential complex results in at least 55 deaths. Fire ongoing in three out of seven affected buildings. Police arrest three individuals from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter, as improper bamboo scaffolding and substandard protective nets may
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ID: bafcab63-229e-4b9f-94b7-4b0344e25316

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251126_20/#summary

Date: Nov. 26, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-26

Created: 2025/11/27 22:00

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:30

Last Read: 2025/11/28 21:31