A devastating fire in Hong Kong has claimed the lives of at least 55 people , with hundreds still unaccounted for , prompting one of the largest emergency responses the city has seen in decades. Although authorities announced that the blaze was now “under control,” the aftermath has revealed a disaster of staggering scale, leaving residents fearful, families searching for loved ones, and officials grappling with the sheer complexity of the crisis.

The fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a high-density district known for its aging residential towers and maze of subdivided flats. Initial reports indicate that the blaze started on the lower floors of a 38-story mixed-use building before quickly spreading through ventilation shafts, electrical conduits, and flammable interior renova

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