Devastating Fire in Hong Kong: Arrests Made, Human Toll MountsA catastrophic fire at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong has resulted in 75 fatalities, marking the citys deadliest blaze in 77 years. Firefighters fought intense flames and smoke for over a day to rescue residents trapped in the high-rise apartments under renovation. Two directors and an engineering consultant from Prestige Construction, responsible for maintenance, have been arrested for manslaughter, suspected of using unsafe materials that caused the fire to spread rapidly.The human impact is heartbreaking, with a woman named Ng searching for her missing daughter and husband, clutching her daughters graduation photo. Over 900 displaced residents are now housed in eight shelters. The fire, which engulfed four of the seven affected blocks, was fueled by bamboo scaffolding and green mesh used during renovations. Authorities also found foam material sealing windows in an unaffected building, raising safety concerns.Hong Kongs leader, John Lee, has pledged a $300 million fund for affected residents, with Chinese companies and charities also contributing. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for stringent safety measures in Hong Kongs densely populated high-rise housing complexes.

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