Hong Kong Fire: Deadliest Since 1948, Suspected Negligence
Update: 2025-11-27
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Devastating Fire in Hong Kong: Police Suspect Construction Firm NegligenceA catastrophic fire in Hong Kongs Wang Fuk Court apartment complex has resulted in at least eighty-three deaths, making it the citys deadliest fire since 1948. The blaze, which started during renovation, was likely caused by unsafe materials used by Prestige Construction, the contracted maintenance company. Two directors and an engineering consultant from the firm have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. The fire has drawn parallels to the Grenfell Tower disaster in London.
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