Firefighters are battling for a second day against one of Hong Kong’s deadliest modern fires , which engulfed multiple high-rise towers at Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po in the New Territories region.

Authorities arrested three construction company executives on suspicion of manslaughter as the death toll reached 55, including one firefighter. About 280 people remain missing.

By Thursday at midday, thick smoke continued billowing from the complex near the mainland border.

The fire, which began on Wednesday afternoon, spread across seven of eight buildings, with firefighters gaining control of four towers. At least 71 people suffered injuries, primarily from burns and smoke inhalation, with operations expected to continue until evening.

Lawrence Lee awaited news of his wife, who rem

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