Authorities probe corruption and negligence in deadly Hong Kong apartment fire
Summary
Hong Kong authorities are investigating a deadly fire in an apartment complex where 128 people died. Questions have been raised about possible corruption and negligence during renovations at the complex. Police and anti-corruption officials have made several arrests in connection to the fire.Key Facts
- The fire occurred at Wang Fuk Court complex in Hong Kong's northern suburbs.
- At least 128 people died in the blaze, making it Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades.
- Police arrested three men from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter and negligence.
- The Independent Commission Against Corruption also arrested these men, linking them to renovation leadership.
- Residents had previously raised safety concerns about renovation materials, like scaffolding netting and foam panels.
- The labor department had inspected the project 16 times and warned contractors but confirmed netting met standards.
- The fire started on lower-level scaffolding netting and spread quickly due to flammable foam panels.
- Firefighters took 40 hours to fully extinguish the fire.
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