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What we know so far:
44 people, including a firefighter, have died. Some 279 are still missing
Among those hospitalised, 45 are in serious condition
The eight residential blocks in the estate had been undergoing renovations since July 2024, sheathed in bamboo scaffolding and green mesh
Authorities say the rapid spread of fire was “unusual”, with…
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