At least 36 people have died in a fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong, with 279 reported missing and 29 hospitalized. The blaze, which broke out on scaffolding around the building, is the deadliest in Hong Kong in years, prompting the evacuation of about 900 residents. Fire crews faced challenges due to high temperatures and strong winds as they fought the flames, which were later brought under control. Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed condolences and called for efforts to minimize casualties.
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