Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire
Summary
Hong Kong authorities have charged two companies and seven individuals with manslaughter and other crimes related to a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk housing complex in November. The fire killed 168 people, making it the deadliest in Hong Kong in more than 70 years.Key Facts
- Two companies and seven people face 25 charges including manslaughter, fraud, obstructing justice, and tax evasion.
- The fire occurred at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex last November.
- 168 people died in the fire, the worst in Hong Kong in over 70 years.
- The charged parties include the project consultancy firm, the main contractor, their directors, and a registered inspector.
- The companies and individuals charged have not been publicly named.
- Earlier arrests involved 38 people for manslaughter and fraud, and 23 others including consultants and contractors.
- Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency arrested two directors from Will Power Architects, the structural engineering consultancy linked to the development.
- Prestige Construction and Engineering Company was previously reported as the registered contractor for renovations.
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