Death toll in Hong Kong residential complex fire rises to 128

The death toll from a fire in an apartment complex in Hong Kong has risen to 128 people. This was reported on November 28 by CNN with reference to the Minister of Security of Hong Kong Chris Tang.

"At least 128 people were killed and 79 injured in a fire at a public housing complex in Tai Po district," Tang said.

He warned that the death toll could increase, as about 200 people are still missing.

China Central Television reported on that day that a fire in an apartment complex in Hong Kong, which claimed the lives of over 90 people, had been completely extinguished.

A 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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