Tragic Hong Kong Apartment Fire: Missing Count Adjusted

Hong Kong police revised the number of missing people in an apartment blaze to 150 from 200, while the death toll remains at 128. Officials cautioned that fatalities may increase as the investigation continues into the deadly incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-11-2025 14:47 IST | Created: 29-11-2025 14:47 IST
Tragic Hong Kong Apartment Fire: Missing Count Adjusted
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The number of individuals unaccounted for in the devastating Hong Kong apartment fire has been reduced from 200 to 150, according to an official statement by the police on Saturday.

As investigations continue, authorities report that the confirmed death toll stands at 128, with concerns that this figure might increase.

The blaze, which engulfed the apartment complex, has prompted a focused response from emergency services, as families and officials seek answers regarding the cause and extent of the tragedy.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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