Hong Kong Fire Probe: 3 Arrested, Xi Offers Condolences
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in years left at least 36 dead and 279 missing as rescuers continued evacuations across seven high-rise buildings in Tai Po. 3 men were arrested for manslaughter. Highly flammable foam on scaffolding fueled the blaze. Xi Jinping expressed condolences, urged all-out rescue efforts, and called for measures to minimize casualties and losses.