India, Nov. 28 -- Days after a deadly blaze ripped through a residential building in Hong Kong, the government has announced on Friday, that it has now wrapped up its rescue efforts. As the search and rescue operations come to an end, authorities have stated that the death toll from the Hong Kong tower blaze is now near 130.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, the Hong Kong government said the death toll stands at 128, and around 200 people remain missing and unaccounted for. The authorities further added that at least 79 people have been injured.

This is a developing story.

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