Death Toll in Hong Kong Fire Rises as Investigators Probe Building Safety
Summary
A fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex killed nearly 150 people. Authorities are investigating the fire's causes, including safety issues with building materials and alarms. The fire is the deadliest in Hong Kong since 1948.Key Facts
- Nearly 150 people died in a fire at a Hong Kong apartment complex.
- Investigators are focusing on building materials and fire safety systems.
- The fire spread across multiple towers and was not fully put out until Friday.
- There are about 2,000 apartments in the complex, where over a third of residents are 65 or older.
- Several people, including construction and engineering workers, have been arrested.
- The complex has been undergoing renovation since July 2024.
- Authorities halted 28 building projects by the same contractor for safety checks.
- Hong Kong plans to switch from bamboo scaffolding to metal in public projects.
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