Hong Kong Fire: 128 Dead, Arrests Made

Hong Kong mourns its deadliest fire in nearly eighty years, with 128 confirmed fatalities and hundreds missing. Eight arrested for corruption, three on manslaughter charges. Fire, started on Wednesday, spread rapidly through seven blocks, likely due to materials like polystyrene and bamboo scaffolding. Public anger grows over faulty fire alarms and alleged negligence. Investigation underway to determine cause. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.