65 people killed in Hong Kong fire
65 people killed in Hong Kong fire
A fire ripped through seven buildings in a housing estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Wednesday (Nov 26).
The blaze is the deadliest in Hong Kong in decades.
A firefighter was among those killed.
The blaze's rapid spread is suspected to be linked to non-compliant construction materials.
Residents had raised safety concerns related to the ongoing renovation.
Buildings were covered with protective mesh sheets and plastic that may not meet fire standards, police said.
