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55 rescued in Hong Kong residential area fire: chief executive

55 rescued in Hong Kong residential area fire: chief executive

Xinhua
27 Nov 2025, 16:45 GMT+

HONG KONG, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters had rescued 55 people in the major fire in the residential complex Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said at a press briefing on Thursday.

He added that cash grants will be given to households affected by the fire in the residential complex on Thursday evening.

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