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Death toll rises to 159 in Hong Kong fire: police

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-12-03 17:09

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The death toll in the blaze in Wang Fuk Court had risen to 159 by 2 pm on Wednesday, with 31 still missing, the Hong Kong Police Force told reporters.

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