Hong Kong, Nov. 27 -- At least 44 people have died and 279 remain missing after a massive fire tore through public housing apartments in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, in what authorities say could be the city's deadliest blaze since World War II.
Rescue teams continue to search the charred high-rise buildings, some of which are still ablaze hours after the inferno began. The complex, home to a large number of elderly residents, has raised fears that the death toll could rise further, CNN reported.
Authorities have arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, accusing them of "gross negligence" linked to the outbreak of the fire. Details about their involvement have not yet been disclosed.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced t...