Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news outlets reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 44 people and left another 279 missing in the city's deadliest fire in years.

City leader John Lee said 29 people remained hospitalized. He added that the fire was "coming under control" shortly past midnight.

Fire Services Department Director Andy Yeung said a firefighter is among the dead. In a press release, Yeung said the 37-year-old had been a firefighter for nine years. "All of our colleagues are deeply saddened by the loss of such a devoted comrade," he added.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday expressed condolences to the firefighter who died and extended sympathies to the families of the victims, according to state

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