Hong Kong Reels: Deadliest Fire in Decades Claims 159 Lives, Investigations UnderwayHong Kong is mourning the loss of 159 lives in a catastrophic fire, with authorities continuing to search for remains in the charred apartment complex. Among the victims are an infant and a nonagenarian, underscoring the tragedys widespread impact. Residents from the sole unscathed building were briefly allowed to retrieve belongings, while hundreds more grapple with rebuilding their lives in temporary accommodations.Investigators have discovered more bodies, some found on rooftops and stairwells, while others were reduced to ashes. Of the 159 bodies recovered, 140 have been identified, including 91 females and 49 males, aged one to ninety-seven. Thirty-one people, including foreign domestic helpers, remain missing. Police Commissioner Chow Yat-ming hopes for swift discovery of any remaining bodies to allow families to say their final goodbyes.In response to the disaster, police have arrested 21 suspects for manslaughter, and the anti-corruption body is investigating possible graft. City leader John Lee has ordered a judge-led committee to investigate the fires cause and review building renovation oversight. Despite the ongoing tragedy, a legislative election is scheduled for Sunday, raising concerns about voter turnout and the governments legitimacy.Over 2,600 residents are now in temporary housing, with residents from the unaffected building given a 90-minute window to collect their possessions. The focus remains on supporting the affected community and thoroughly investigating the incident.

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