Hong Kong Fire: 159 Dead, Arrests Made

Tragic Hong Kong Apartment Fire: 159 Lives Lost, Arrests MadeThe death toll from a devastating high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has risen to 159, with the youngest victim being a one-year-old infant and the oldest a 97-year-old. Authorities have arrested six individuals suspected of deactivating fire alarms during maintenance work. The fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court, which was undergoing renovation with substandard materials contributing to the fires rapid spread. All external scaffolding nets will be removed from ongoing renovations, and the initial cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.