Daily World Briefing, Nov. 27

Hong Kong residential area fire under control

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee said in the small hours on Thursday that a fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential area in Tai Po of Hong Kong, has been gradually brought under control after firefighters' tireless efforts.

Speaking at a press briefing, Lee said that the death toll from the fire has risen to 36, with