A fire in a residential complex that claimed the lives of more than 90 people was extinguished in Hong Kong.

A fire in an apartment complex in Hong Kong that claimed the lives of over 90 people has been completely extinguished. This was reported on November 28 by China Central Television (CCTV).

"The fire has been extinguished, rescue operations are continuing," the article says.

It is specified that at the moment the rescue services are conducting an inspection of all the apartments in the building to make sure that no one is left in them.

The fire in an apartment complex in Hong Kong became known on November 26. According to the Associated Press, about 700 people were evacuated and placed in temporary accommodation. Later it became known that the death toll had increased to 94 people.

On November 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping in connection with the fire in Hong Kong. The Russian leader asked to convey his condolences and words of support to the families and friends of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured.

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