A devastating fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has claimed 55 lives as of Thursday, November 27, 2025, according to the latest update from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Fire Services Department. The blaze, which engulfed a residential complex earlier this week, now stands as one of the deadliest building fires in the region's recent history.
Emergency crews continue search operations at the charred structure, with over 200 firefighters deployed since the initial response. Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the fire while coordinating temporary housing solutions for displaced residents.
The HKSAR government has declared three days of mourning and established emergency hotlines for affected families. Medical teams from across the city remain on high alert to treat survivors, with 18 patients still in critical condition at local hospitals.
