Death toll rises to 44 in Hong Kong residential towers fire, 3 arrested
The death toll from the massive fire that engulfed multiple high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district has risen to 44. At least 62 people were injured in the blaze, many with burns or smoke inhalation, while 279 people are still missing. Police have arrested three men for alleged manslaughter in connection with the fire incident.