The death toll from a devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong has risen to 146, with authorities continuing to search for more victims. Investigators discovered additional bodies in the charred remains of the eight-building complex, which was engulfed in flames for two days before being fully extinguished on Friday. On Sunday, police and fire officials held a news conference to provide updates on the tragedy, which is now considered the deadliest fire in Hong Kong in over 75 years. Shuk-yin Tsang, head of the Hong Kong police casualty unit, reported that approximately 100 people remain unaccounted for, and 79 others sustained injuries. Cheng Ka-chun, the officer in charge of the police Disaster Victim Identification Unit, stated that the search has been slow due to the conditions inside the buildings. "It is so dark inside, and because of the low light, it is very difficult to do the work, especially in places away from the windows," he said. So far, four of the seven blocks have been searched, and the unit cannot rule out the possibility of finding more victims. At the site of the fire, a makeshift memorial has formed, with hundreds of people gathering to pay their respects. Many brought flowers and handwritten notes, while others offered prayers. Joey Yeung, whose grandmother lost her home in the fire, expressed her grief and anger, stating, "I can’t accept it. I’m not asking to get anything back, but at least give some justice to the families of the deceased." The fire broke out on Wednesday and spread rapidly due to the use of bamboo scaffolding and flammable foam boards that were part of ongoing renovations. Authorities are investigating potential violations of fire safety codes. In response to the tragedy, Hong Kong officials announced the immediate suspension of 28 construction projects managed by the Prestige Construction and Engineering Company, the contractor involved in the Wang Fuk Court renovations. At least 11 individuals, including three company officials, have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence. Many residents of the complex, which housed nearly 4,600 people, are currently in emergency shelters or city hotels. Authorities are working on longer-term housing solutions. Jeffery Chan, a civil servant who visited the memorial, shared his sorrow, saying, "As a Hong Konger, seeing people in the place where we live lose their families, lose everything in just one night — if you put yourself in their shoes, it is unbearable. They need encouragement, support, and help from the people of Hong Kong." The fire is the worst in Hong Kong since a warehouse blaze in 1948 that killed 176 people. The deadliest fire in the city's history occurred in 1918, claiming over 600 lives. In a related development, the Ministry of Emergency Management in Beijing announced a nationwide inspection of high-rise buildings to identify and eliminate fire hazards, focusing on construction practices and safety equipment. As the investigation continues, the community remains in mourning, grappling with the loss and seeking answers in the wake of this tragedy.