'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats
BBC • 11/26/2025 • Last cited 11/26/2025
Summary
A fire in Hong Kong has destroyed multiple blocks of flats, leaving residents devastated and anxiously awaiting news of missing loved ones, according to the BBC. Efforts to control the blaze are ongoing as the community grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
49 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
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: 49 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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