Eight more people were arrested as the death toll rose to 128 and up to 200 people missing in the Hong Kong, China, apartment complex fire.
Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Eight more people were arrested as and the death toll rose to 128 and up to 200 people missing in the Hong Kong, China, apartment complex fire.
The fire began in public housing in the city's Tai Po neighborhood at 2:51 p.m. local time Wednesday, affecting eight buildings.
Also, 79 people were injured, including 12 firefighters, at eight hospitals, South China Morning News reported. About 56 remain in hospitals.
Those rescued included an elderly man.
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