The worst fire in 30 years has broken out in Tai Po, Hong Kong. 44 people died and 279 are missing in this tragedy. 3 people have been arrested in this case and there is a possibility of delay in MAMA Awards.
A woman living near a building that caught fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has shared her shocking experience on social media, which is now attracting everyone’s attention. The death toll in this fire that shook the country has reached 44. About 279 people are reported missing. The woman says that she lives just 10 minutes away from the building that was on fire. The woman wrote that what happened there was heart-wrenching, and even as she is writing this tweet, the fire is burning.
‘People have lost their lives, many of the injured are elderly, and people are still missing after being trapped on upper floors… It is classified as a Level 5 fire, the highest level, and is the deadliest in almost 30 years,’ the post also said. He also said in the post that the upcoming MAMA Awards may be delayed due to this tragedy. The awards function was to be held on 28 and 29 November at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
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The whole of Hong Kong is deeply saddened by what happened, the woman wrote, praying for the victims and all those affected. People in the building are taking shelter elsewhere and waiting for any news about their missing relatives. Life is more important than a music program, please remember this. Meanwhile, reports suggest that three people have been arrested in connection with the fire. The age of the three arrested people is between 52 to 68 years. These are the officials of the company which used to maintain that residential building.