Global News Podcast

Hong Kong fire kills at least 128 people

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Nov 28, 2025
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INSIGHT

Alarm Failures Highlight Systemic Safety Gaps

  • Hong Kong authorities found malfunctioning smoke alarms across multiple high-rise blocks after the deadly blaze.
  • The discovery raises broad questions about building safety enforcement and possible accountability measures.
ANECDOTE

Red Cross Supports Shocked Families

  • Eliza Chung from the Hong Kong Red Cross describes families in shock and volunteers accompanying them.
  • The Red Cross aims to ensure relatives feel supported during the painful search for missing loved ones.
ANECDOTE

Local Grief Turns To Demands For Answers

  • Danny Vincent describes the local mood as a mix of grief and anger with people demanding answers.
  • Residents see the investigation as a test of the government’s accountability and want someone held responsible.
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