The Fire Services Department held a press conference this afternoon (Nov.28) to brief on the latest rescue situation regarding the No. 5 fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Secretary for Security Chris Tang first expressed his deepest condolences and sympathy to all the victims of the serious fire, including the fallen firefighters and their families.
So far, the fire has resulted in 128 fatalities, including 108 bodies that were removed from the scene, along with four individuals who passed away after being transported to the hospital, which also includes 16 charred bodies. Authorities do not rule out the possibility of discovering additional charred remains once the police conduct a detailed investigation and evidence collection in the building. Of the 128 deceased, 39 identities have already been confirmed.
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