The latest on the Hong Kong fire as authorities make arrests.

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Published December 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM EST

Host Scott Tong gets the latest on the aftermath of the devastating apartment block fire in Hong Kong as authorities make arrests. He’s joined by the New York Times Shanghai bureau chief Alexandra Stevenson, who is on the ground in Hong Kong.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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The latest on the Hong Kong fire as authorities make arrests.

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