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Hong Kong Fire Kills 128: Malfunctioning Alarms and Foam Boards Suspected

CRUXNovember 28, 20258 min13,882 views
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Devastating Fire and Rising Death Toll

  • 💔 The fire in Hong Kong has tragically resulted in 128 fatalities.
  • 🕯️ This includes 108 bodies recovered from the scene, four who died in hospital, and ten still unaccounted for within the building.

Investigation into Fire Causes

  • 🚨 Preliminary investigations by the fire department found that the fire alarms were not operating effectively.
  • 🧱 Foam boards installed outside windows are suspected as a potential cause for the fire's ignition and rapid spread.

Impact on Residents

  • 😥 Residents expressed devastation, with one individual stating, 'I want to go home...'.
  • ⚠️ The situation forced immediate evacuation, with one person describing the smell of burning and being told to leave the building.
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