On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Hong Kong Police Force announced the detention of 15 individuals on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the devastating blaze at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po. 🔥
The group—14 men and one woman aged between 40 and 77—are all linked to the maintenance engineering firm responsible for the complex's upkeep. Investigators say further arrests are likely as authorities dig deeper into potential safety lapses. 🔍
By 4 p.m. today, officials confirmed the death toll reached 156, with around 30 residents still unaccounted for. Families and friends continue to hold out hope as search efforts press on amid a cloud of grief. 🕯️
Young activists and community groups have called for transparent updates and robust safety reforms across the city’s aging residential buildings. This tragedy underscores the urgent need for stricter oversight in building maintenance—a topic that hits home for many across the region. 💡
Stay tuned as we follow this story and explore how Hong Kong’s authorities plan to prevent such disasters in the future. ✨
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15 detained over manslaughter in residential fire, more arrests likely
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