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The Photo that Became a Symbol for Hong Kong's Deadly Fire
Authorities arrested 15 people for manslaughter and detained critics under national security laws amid public outcry over lax safety enforcement after a fire killed 156 in Tai Po.
- In Tai Po, a massive apartment fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court complex killed at least 156 people, spreading across seven towers and affecting more than 4,000 residents.
- Authorities suspect substandard insulation foam and cheap plastic netting fueled the fire, officials say contractors associated with the renovation hid these materials to cut costs, while residents raised safety concerns since September 2024.
- Wong, a 71-year-old resident, cried out `My wife is inside` as the building burned, and Wong's wife remains unaccounted for among the 30 people listed missing.
- Fifteen people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as the probe continues, while authorities detained student petitioner Miles Kwan on Saturday and Kenneth Cheung on Sunday, and Chief Executive John Lee pledged a judge-led independent committee.
- China's national security office warned against exploiting the disaster and Chris Tang, Secretary for Security, said national security was threatened by `inaccurate comments online` ahead of Legislative Council elections due on December 7.
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At least 156 people died in the tower block fire. Nearly 30 are still missing.
·Finland
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The man whose grief spoke to the world as Hong Kong towers burnt
Wong left home to pick up his granddaughter from school. He returned to find his building ablaze and his wife trapped inside. That was when photographer Tyrone Siu found him.
·Sydney, Australia
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Has Hong Kong fire triggered 'national security' crackdown?
Hong Kong residents say they are furious over regulatory lapses following the deadly blaze at the Wang Fuk Court complex. However, their options to protest and hold officials to account are severely restricted.
·Bonn, Germany
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