Live Updates: At Least 55 Dead in Hong Kong Apartment Fire
The New York Times • 11/27/2025 • Last cited 11/27/2025
Summary
At least 55 people have died in a fire that engulfed several towers in a Hong Kong apartment complex, with firefighters still working to extinguish the blaze more than 24 hours later, according to The New York Times. Dozens of individuals remain unaccounted for amid the ongoing rescue efforts.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
48 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 48 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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