A horrific fire has ripped through multiple high-rise in Hong Kong, killing at least 36 people but with 279 more still missing and many likely to be dead. It’s being labeled the deadliest fire in Hong Kong in over 17 years. See it here: More photos and video here: HONGKONG : Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 17 years has killed at least 36 people, including a firefighter, with 279 others reported missing after a massive blaze swept through multiple high-rise apartment buildings in Tai Po on Wednesday night. #china #fire #HongKong pic.twitter.com/IDe32IPEOX — Washington Report (@Washington_Rep) November 26, 2025 And many more here too: Horrifying visuals from hong kong several buildings burned more than dozen people burnt alive . Rescue teams are trying very hard . Wishing for safety of everyone.#hongkong #hongkongfire #FireStorm #HongKongers pic.twitter.com/njZxB4zswF — ɳ เ ร ɦ α (@itsnisha03) November 26, 2025 Residents remain trapped on the higher floors of the building, but that’s strange because I thought we all learned on 9/11 that a fire of this scale will cause the building to suddenly implode? Strange (but a blessing) that the buildings have not collapsed yet. I guess “Lucky Larry” didn’t own them?  ALLLLLLEGEDLY? At least 36 people have died and 279 people are unaccounted for, officials say. Residents remain trapped on higher floors of the buildings. https://t.co/iclSJYO8p1 pic.twitter.com/FtoFH3FyZ5 — CNN (@CNN) November 26, 2025 CNN had more details on the horrific inferno: The three men arrested in relation to the fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong are two directors and a consultant of a construction company, officials said at a press conference early Thursday morning local time. Police are accusing the men of “gross negligence.” Police found the construction company name on inflammable polystyrene boards that firefighters found blocking some windows at the apartment complex. Officials added that they suspect other construction materials found at the apartments – including protective nets, canvas, and plastic covers – failed to meet safety standards. The exact cause that led the fire to spread so quickly will be the subject of a probe to be carried out by a Hong Kong Police task force, but firefighters have already warned of a peculiarity. Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung said that during the rescue, his crew had spotted some polystyrene boards blocking windows of multiple apartments. “These polystyrene boards are extremely inflammable and the fire spread very rapidly,” he said. “Their presence was unusual so we have referred the incident to the police for further enquiries,” Yeung added. Meanwhile, the city’s housing authorities would be looking into whether protective layers used to cover the residential buildings during their refurbishment were sufficiently fire proof, according to Hong Kong leader John Lee. “We will hold those accountable in accordance with the laws and regulations,” he said. Bamboo scaffolding used to encase buildings in Hong Kong that have been cited as possible cause of fires in the past may also be a factor in Wednesday’s blaze.

Police have apprehended a man believed to be the National Guard shooter from earlier today who shot and killed two National Guardsmen. The moment was caught on video. Watch here: Photos are also circulating of a clearer look of the suspect although I am reporting this only because I also want to give you a word of caution: Many times in these situations a photo will trend online only to later be confirmed as not accurate. So please approach these with caution until confirmed real. Alleged photo of the Washington DC shooter who killed two soldiers pic.twitter.com/F8NrvwLrDJ — Clown World (@ClownWorld) November 26, 2025 If the photo is authentic, many are saying he looks Muslim: DC National Guard shooter is in custody. Does he look Muslim to you guys? His punishment should be PUBLIC!!! pic.twitter.com/riZhtmqSw2 — AmericanPapaBear (@AmericaPapaBear) November 26, 2025 A photo has been released of the alleged National Guard SHOOTER on a stretcher in Washington DC. Two of our own in critical condition.Looks like a muslim to me, DEATH PENALTY NOW. pic.twitter.com/1s0ci0scqT — BJORN LANE (@BJORN987654321) November 26, 2025 This is an upscaled image of the photo, which I would also caution you about because we have seen upscaling previously produce unreliable results: https://x.com/AutismCapital/status/1993787954477846782 For what it’s worth, I asked Grok if this was indeed an authentic photo of the shooter from today, and Grok said yes: Yes, the photo appears to be authentic and depicts the suspect from today’s shooting incident near the White House. It was posted on X around 9:04 PM GMT (4:04 PM EST) by @AutismCapital, who described it as an “upscaled photo of the suspect taken into custody in the Washington DC shootings.” The image shows a bearded, overweight man strapped shirtless to a stretcher, consistent with eyewitness accounts and official descriptions of the suspect being wounded in the exchange and loaded into an ambulance for transport to a hospital.Multiple major news outlets (CNN, Fox News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico, NPR, The Guardian, and USA Today) confirmed the shooting occurred today, November 26, 2025, around 2:18 PM ET near the Farragut West Metro station, just blocks from the White House. Authorities described it as a “targeted” attack on two West Virginia National Guard members (one man and one woman, both armed and on duty), with the lone suspect approaching from around a corner and opening fire. The victims were rushed to hospitals in critical condition, while the suspect was shot (possibly by return fire from the Guardsmen or others) and is hospitalized in stable condition. No motive has been released, and the FBI is leading the investigation.The photo’s details align with these reports, including the suspect’s physical description and the ambulance loading scene. While the post notes it’s “upscaled” (likely enhanced for clarity using AI or software, a common practice for low-res leaked images), there’s no evidence of fabrication—it’s circulating widely on X with replies focusing on the event rather than disputing its legitimacy.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, has declared a state of emergency due to a leak that prompted the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline in Washington. The pipeline supplies more than 90% of the state’s fuel. BREAKING: Oregon has declared a state of emergency after a MAJOR failure forced the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline, the system that delivers more than 90% of the state’s fuel. The leak has halted gasoline and diesel shipments, prompting concerns over supply disruptions,… pic.twitter.com/xM4nYCt5eT — David Medina (@davidmedinapdx) November 26, 2025 More from the Associated Press: Gov. Tina Kotek’s declaration is intended to keep enough fuel arriving to the state by ships and trucks partly by waiving certain regulations on how long commercial drivers hauling fuel can operate, according to the governor’s order. The BP petrochemical pipeline runs from Washington into Oregon and has been shut down for a week following the first report of a leak and intermittent shutoffs earlier this month. BP crews have excavated 200 feet (60 meters) of the 400-mile-long (644-kilometer-long) pipeline, working around the clock to discover the source of the leak that was reported outside Everett, Washington, the company said in a statement. Oregon officials said they did not expect a fuel shortage in the state or at Portland International Airport with the emergency measures but cautioned that drivers might see an uptick in prices because of the more costly delivery methods. In Washington, where Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a similar state of emergency last week, the shutdown is starting to slow some air travel in Seattle ahead of Thanksgiving. “Great news today: The pipeline that supplies fuel to SeaTac Airport is back online. There are two lines in the Olympic Pipeline: One that delivers fuel to SeaTac and another that carries other types of fuel. BP, the pipeline owner, has identified a leak in the second line, and confirmed there is no leak in the line that supplies SeaTac. Both lines had been shut off as a precaution,” Ferguson said on Tuesday. “The second line remains offline while BP repairs the leak. We are closely coordinating on the repair and subsequent environmental cleanup, as well as monitoring the impact on gas prices. So far, we have not seen a significant change in gas prices,” he added. Great news today: The pipeline that supplies fuel to SeaTac Airport is back online. There are two lines in the Olympic Pipeline: One that delivers fuel to SeaTac and another that carries other types of fuel. BP, the pipeline owner, has identified a leak in the second line, and… — Governor Bob Ferguson (@GovBobFerguson) November 25, 2025 KOMO News provided additional coverage: Crews have identified the source of a leak in the Olympic Pipeline east of Everett, which has been shut down for more than a week. Full story on https://t.co/oHgDQ0ye8k. pic.twitter.com/Jn1idSwrMK — KOMO News (@komonews) November 25, 2025 KATU shared: The leak has also prompted worries over environmental impacts. “Pipeline spills are quite different than those of ships, in that they can go a long time before being detected. And this is the great challenge with, I believe, that appears to be in this case, that a small leak can persist for some time,” said Fred Felleman, an environmental consultant. Despite requests from U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, last week, BP still hasn’t shed any light on how expansive this latest leak may be or the damage it may have caused. This is now the third known time the pipeline has leaked in the past five years.

This just in: it has been confirmed that both members of the National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C. this afternoon have sadly passed away. Original report here: BREAKING: Multiple National Guard Members Sh*t Near White House Both soldiers were members of the West Virginia National Guard. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed their tragic deaths in this statement: It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact… — Governor Patrick Morrisey (@wvgovernor) November 26, 2025 It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues. Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act. It appears that the third person who was hospitalized after the shooting was the suspect, who is now in critical condition. Their identity has not been officially released, but this photo of the alleged shooter being loaded into an ambulance is circulating online: SUSPECT IN NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTING LOADED INTO AMBULANCE AFTER CHAOS NEAR WHITE HOUSE The image circulating fast from sent defender shows the alleged shooter, shirtless, heavily bandaged, strapped to a stretcher, and being rushed into an ambulance surrounded by medics and… https://t.co/7z9JMo2Oin pic.twitter.com/TIlfxBpP5K — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 26, 2025 President Trump reacted to the news on Truth Social: The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price. God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you! Vice President JD Vance also addressed the horrific shooting while giving a speech at Fort Campbell: BREAKING - JD VANCE: "It's a somber reminder that soldiers, whether they're active duty, reserve or National Guard, our soldiers are the sword and the SHIELD of the USA." REST IN PEACE. "As a person who goes into work every day in that building, and knows there are a… pic.twitter.com/TLHNKXP39F — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 26, 2025 BREAKING - JD VANCE: "It's a somber reminder that soldiers, whether they're active duty, reserve or National Guard, our soldiers are the sword and the SHIELD of the USA." REST IN PEACE. "As a person who goes into work every day in that building, and knows there are a lot of people who wear the uniform of the US Army, let me just say, very personally, thank them for what they're doing. We're grateful for them." *At the time JD said this, he did not know the National Guardsmen have died. D.C. remains in lockdown, at this time. ABC 7 has more details: The two National Guard members were a woman and man, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the situation. A suspect is in custody, the Metropolitan Police Department said, and the scene has been secured. A man believed to be suspect in critical condition, the law enforcement official said. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Marshalls, ATF and the FBI, responded to the shooting. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said her agency was working with local authorities to gather more information. According to a D.C. police official, there was an active shooter incident reported at 2:20 p.m. ET at the entrance to the Farragut West Metro station. President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. A White House official confirmed the White House is currently on lockdown. Trump is currently in Florida, where he is spending Thanksgiving at his Mar-a-Lago club. This is especially tragic just one day before Thanksgiving. Rest in peace. Both National Guard troops shot in Washington DC today have died Rest in peace, heroes. You didn’t deserve this. Hold every Democrat accountable that preached violent rhetoric pic.twitter.com/923EWKTzPD — Grant Godwin - The Typical Liberal (@the_typical_lib) November 26, 2025 Please continue to pray for the victims' families. I can't imagine their grief.

It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and Vice President JD Vance is spending it serving troops at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. The whole Vance family — including his two adorable children — served up classic, early Thanksgiving dinner to soldiers. Watch: Backup here, if needed: NOW: VP JD Vance is serving our incredible troops for Thanksgiving at FORT CAMPBELL, KY, with his daughter They’re VERY excited to see JD, the first Marine Vice President in American history! God bless the troops! pic.twitter.com/qCoUomMlWA — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 26, 2025   While on base, VP Vance also delivered a very poignant speech, where he called for troops to pray for the National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C. today. BREAKING: VP Vance just stopped his remarks at Ft Campbell and asked troops to pray for the fallen National Guard soldiers in DC “This is a reminder that our SOLDIERS are the sword and the shield of the United States of America.” pic.twitter.com/770meWrhMg — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 26, 2025 Prayers for all.