This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 128 people, including a firefighter, confirmed dead 79 injured, including 12 firefighters Status of 200 people unclear The…
Internet users in Hong Kong poured out condolences for victims and their families affected by the city’s worst fire in decades, expressing shock and disbelief on the second day of the tragedy on Thursday. Many sent messages of grief and condolences on social media, with several posts offering material support and blood donations. As of…
William Li, 40, is one of the survivors in Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy. The deadliest inferno in decades set seven blocks in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex ablaze, claiming at least 128 lives as of Friday. Li was rescued from Wang Cheong House – the block that first caught fire – on…
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 94 people, including a firefighter, have died 76 injured including 11 firefighters 25 calls for help remain unresolved…
We have put together seven stories on everything you need to know about Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Hong Kong families endure unimaginable loss as fire death toll rises Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has torn apart families as…
SEATTLE (AP) — Lawyers are demanding the release of a longtime Oregon resident arrested by Border Patrol while fighting a Washington state wildfire, saying Friday that the firefighter was already on track for legal status after helping federal investigators solve a crime against his family. His arrest was illegal, the lawyers said, and violated Department…
LIGONIER — Fashion Farm Restaurant, a longtime dining favorite in Ligonier, was destroyed by fire late Monday night. Ligonier Fire Chief Jeremy Weaver said his department was paged at 11:06 p.m. and firefighters arrived at 11:11 p.m. at the scene on Lincolnway West. Firefighters encountered a large fire burning in the rear of the restaurant…
Hong Kong police have arrested a man who allegedly impersonated a firefighter on dating apps to dupe three women into paying for lavish meals before running off without settling bills totalling HK$3,800 (US$484). Police said on Thursday that the man, 29, was arrested in Tuen Mun a day earlier on suspicion of obtaining property by…