The death toll in the blaze that consumed an apartment complex in Hong Kong rose to 146 on Nov. 30, cementing the disaster as one of the city’s worst in history as mourners gather and leave flowers at a makeshift memorial.
The Hong Kong police Disaster Victim Identification Unit is meticulously sifting through the Wang Fuk Court complex and finding bodies in apartment units and on rooftops, according to Cheng Ka-chun, the officer in charge.
He told reporters that while the buildings are still structurally stable, the search has been slow.
“It is so dark inside, and because of the low light, it is very difficult to do the work, especially in places away from the windows,” he said while still wearing his white coveralls, a hard hat, and a respirator….
Death Toll Climbs to 146 in Hong Kong Apartment Complex Fire, Beijing Warns Against Protests
