A devastating fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po suburb has claimed at least 128 lives and injured 79 others, making it the city’s deadliest blaze in over 70 years. The inferno engulfed multiple high-rise buildings at Wang Fuk Court, which were undergoing renovations.

• The fire, which reached a peak temperature of 500C (932F), spread rapidly due to Styrofoam and flammable netting on the buildings' exteriors.
• Three people overseeing renovations have been arrested for manslaughter, and a corruption inquiry has been launched.
• The fire department found that fire alarms in all eight blocks were not working effectively, with some residents reporting alarms had been turned off by construction workers.