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Tai Po Fire: Families Provide DNA as 31 Remain Missing

12/9/2025

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Families of Tai Po fire victims in Hong Kong have begun providing DNA samples, with 31 individuals still missing.
The fire on November 26 killed at least 159 people and affected about 2,000 families.
The government established a HK$3.3 billion fund to provide living expenses and funeral costs.
Officials denied claims that social workers pressured fire victims to vote in the elections.
Turnout was 31.9%.

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Families of Tai Po fire victims in Hong Kong have begun providing DNA samples, with 31 individuals still missing.
The fire on November 26 killed at least 159 people and affected about 2,000 families.
The government established a HK$3.3 billion fund to provide living expenses and funeral costs.
Officials denied claims that social workers pressured fire victims to vote in the elections.
Turnout was 31.9%.