Death Toll in Hong Kong Fire Rises to 75

The death toll from the fire that broke out in seven buildings of the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong has reached 75, with 76 people injured, including 11 firefighters. 45 individuals are reported to be in critical condition, and nearly 300 are still considered missing, according to the South China Morning Post.

It is noted that the fire has been contained in seven of the eight high-rise buildings, but it continues to rage on the upper floors of three towers. Twenty-eight rescue teams are working to extinguish the blaze.