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The death toll in the Hong Kong high-rise fire has climbed to 36

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee confirmed that another 279 people remain missing

Three men have reportedly been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the blaze

The death toll has risen following the Hong Kong high-rise fire , which is now the deadliest in decades, and three arrests have been made in connection with the blaze.

The fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district at around 2:15 p.m. local time on Wednesday, Nov. 26, according to a release from the Hong Kong government.

A Hong Kong Police spokesperson said three men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to the blaze, according to CNN .

The death toll now stands at 36 people, acc

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