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flag A Hong Kong high-rise fire, fueled by flammable materials and wind, killed at least 44 and left 279 missing.

flag A deadly fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in a 32-story residential complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, rapidly spreading across seven of eight towers due to flammable construction materials and strong winds. flag The blaze, which began on scaffolding during renovation, left at least 44 people dead, 279 missing, and 62 injured, including one firefighter. flag Over 800 emergency personnel responded, facing extreme heat and structural instability. flag Authorities arrested four construction company officials over suspected negligence, while investigations continue into the fire’s cause. flag The incident, Hong Kong’s worst in decades, has sparked national concern over safety standards in aging buildings undergoing renovation.

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