Summary
Hong Kong leader John Lee has initiated an independent investigation into a high-rise fire that killed at least 151 people. The fire occurred at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, and issues with fire safety measures, such as non-flame-retardant protective netting, have been identified. Several arrests have been made, and further investigations are underway.
Key Facts
- Hong Kong's leader John Lee ordered an independent committee to investigate the high-rise fire.
- The fire happened at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex and killed at least 151 people.
- Protective netting around the buildings did not meet fire safety standards.
- At least 13 people have been arrested for suspected manslaughter.
- The fire is Hong Kong's deadliest in over 70 years.
- The fire took 2,000 firefighters about 40 hours to control completely.
- Alarms in the affected buildings did not work properly, according to the fire service.
- The investigation is expected to last three to four weeks.
