US EditionHong Kong orders judge-led probe into fire that killed 156
A judge-led committee will investigate causes and oversight failures after a renovation fire killed 151, with arrests made over suspected manslaughter and substandard materials used.
- Hong Kong's leader John Lee ordered the creation of an independent committee led by a judge to investigate a devastating fire that killed at least 151 people in a housing complex undergoing renovations.
- Investigators found that protective netting used around the buildings failed to meet flame retardant standards, and at least 13 people, including construction company directors, were arrested for suspected manslaughter.
- The fire, the deadliest in Hong Kong in over 70 years, spread quickly across the tower blocks due to flammable materials, and authorities said the investigation could take 3-4 weeks.
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According to reports about Pfusch, Hong Kong investigates the causes of the big fire with more than 150 deaths. The government acts against critics on the streets and on the net.
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Irish Independent
Hong Kong orders judge-led investigation into fire, as death toll rises to 151
Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday a judge-led committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades and review government oversight of building renovations blamed for fanning a blaze that killed at least 151 people.
News-Herald
Hong Kong leader says independent committee to probe fire
Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday that an independent committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades, after authorities found substandard building materials had accelerated the blaze, which killed 151 people last week.
ledauphine.com
republicain-lorrain.frThe Chief Executive of Hong Kong stated that the authorities had identified several deficiencies and that reforms in the areas of safety, supervision, construction and maintenance standards would be necessary.
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