India, Nov. 27 -- It has been over 24 hours since fire broke out at a housing complex in Hong Kong but the blaze refuses to die down. While fire has been contained at four buildings at the apartment complex, three others continue to reel under the flames, with several trapped on the upper floors.

Three senior figures at an engineering firm have reportedly been arrested after the big blaze, considered the worst the city has seen since 1996. The arrests have been made on suspicion of manslaughter, and the incident has fuelled fears over renovation and housing design of high-rise homes.

At least 55 residents have died and many more are missing even as rescue efforts continue.

With the massive blaze still ravaging after multiple deaths and...