Hong Kong is very sad after a large fire in a group of apartment buildings. This is the worst home fire in the city in eighty years. At least 128 people died, and about 200 people are still missing.
The fire started on Wednesday afternoon. It spread very quickly through seven tall buildings. More than 2,000 firefighters worked for two days to stop the fire. It was very hot inside the buildings. The fire chief said the building alarm systems did not work.
Officials think the fire started on safety nets outside the building. The fire spread fast because of plastic panels and bamboo. Now, people are asking questions about building safety rules. The police have arrested eight people, and three building managers face serious charges.
The government has created a large fund to help the families. Local groups are also helping people find shelter and supplies. Many families are still looking for their missing relatives. This terrible event has made the city think about safety in its busy, crowded buildings.