India, Nov. 27 -- A massive fire in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment has claimed the lives of at least 65 people, with more than 300 still missing as the blaze rages on.

The deadliest fire in 77 years, that broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Taipo, has raised questions on official negligence, safety measures and the city's planning.

Firefighters have been trying to control the flames, which started in the bamboo scaffolding and spread to seven of eight towers of the residential complex, where around 4,600 people lived. While the fire continues to burn after more than 20 hours, efforts are still on to trace dozens of people missing after the blaze.

Though fire has not been uncommon in Hong Kong, the latest fire, classified as Grade 5, was th...