Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 146 as city mourns victims
Summary
A fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has resulted in 146 deaths and 79 injuries. Investigations are ongoing into possible safety violations, and multiple arrests have been made related to the incident.Key Facts
- The fire occurred at the Wang Fuk Court complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po area.
- The death toll has reached 146, with 79 people injured and 100 still unaccounted for.
- Hong Kong police are investigating safety violations and have found more bodies during their search.
- The complex, built in the 1980s, had eight buildings with nylon netting and polystyrene panels, which may have contributed to the fire's spread.
- Authorities halted work on 28 other projects by the same contractor, Prestige Construction & Engineering Company, for safety checks.
- Three men associated with the construction company were arrested on manslaughter charges and later rearrested by anti-corruption authorities, along with eight more people.
- Residents displaced by the fire are staying in emergency shelters and hotels.
- China’s national security authority warns against any actions it views as disruptive related to the responses to the disaster.
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