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Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 160

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Posted on December 9, 2025

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HONG KONG, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The death toll in a fire that ripped through seven high-rise towers in Hong Kong in late November has risen to 160 after police completed the final stage of search

Death Toll in Hong Kong Fire Rises to 160 After Final Search

HONG ‌KONG, ‍Dec ‌9 (Reuters) - The death ⁠toll ‌in a fire ⁠that ripped through ​seven high-rise towers ‌in Hong ⁠Kong in late November ​has risen to 160 after ​police ‍completed ​the final stage of search operations, authorities said ⁠on Tuesday.

(Reporting by ​Clare Jim and Donny ‌Kwok; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • The fire occurred in seven high-rise towers in Hong Kong.
  • Death toll has increased to 160 as of the latest update.
  • Police completed the final stage of search operations.
  • The incident took place in late November.
  • Authorities provided the update on Tuesday.

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