Hongkongers Gather in London To Mourn Victims of Deadly Fire

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​Hongkongers in London gathered Friday to mourn the victims of a deadly fire that claimed at least 158 lives. Authorities are investigating the blaze, which they say may have been fueled by flammable construction materials.

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00:00Hong Kongers in London gathered on Friday to mourn the victims of a deadly Hong Kong fire that killed at least 158 people.

00:09I would say it's one of the most serious fires that happened in the world, in modern history.

00:14So a lot of Hong Kongers, not only those who are based in Hong Kong, but also those who are now outside of Hong Kong,

00:21feel really heartbroken when seeing things happen.

00:25The fire broke out on November 26 and quickly spread across seven of the housing project's eight towers.

00:3231 people are still missing and thousands of people have been left homeless.

00:37Authorities say the fire was filled by substandard plastic mesh and insulation foam used during renovation work at the high-rise estate.

00:44So far, 21 people have been arrested in connection with the fire.

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