Summary
Investigators in Hong Kong found that poor-quality fire-resistant netting at Wang Fuk Court failed safety inspections. This faulty netting contributed to a deadly fire that spread quickly, resulting in 151 deaths and 13 arrests.
Key Facts
- Investigators identified substandard netting installed in Wang Fuk Court.
- The netting was supposed to resist fire but failed safety tests.
- The fire spread quickly in the high-rise building.
- The death toll from the fire is 151 people.
- Authorities have made 13 arrests in connection with the incident.
- Families of the victims are in mourning.
- Police confirmed the netting issue was a key reason for the rapid spread of the fire.
